How to pronounce seamstresses
Say it like SEEM-struh-suz. Seamstresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEM).
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- SEEM
- struh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seamstresses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seamstresses
American and British speakers say seamstresses in essentially the same way: /ˈsimstrəsəz/ in the US and /ˈsiːmstrəsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEM-struh-suz.
What does seamstresses mean?
- plural of seamstress How to pronounce seamstress
Questions about saying seamstresses
How do you pronounce seamstresses?
Say SEEM-struh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimstrəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmstrəsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seamstresses?
Seamstresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEM). Broken into parts: SEEM · struh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say seamstresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsimstrəsəz/ and the British form is /ˈsiːmstrəsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.