How to pronounce seductress
Say it like sih-DUHK-tres. Seductress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- sih
- DUHK
- tres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seductress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tresKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of seductress
American and British speakers say seductress in essentially the same way: /sɪˈdʌktrɛs/ in the US and /sɪˈdʌktrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-DUHK-tres.
What does seductress mean?
- A woman skilled in and practiced at seduction.“The sirens were seductresses who lured many sailors to their doom.”
- A woman who seduces.“Even though she didn't think of herself as a seductress, her effect on men showed she was one.”
Where does seductress come from?
From seductor + -ess.
Questions about saying seductress
How do you pronounce seductress?
Say sih-DUHK-tres. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈdʌktrɛs/. In British English it is /sɪˈdʌktrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seductress?
Seductress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: sih · DUHK · tres.
Do Americans and Brits say seductress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈdʌktrɛs/ and the British form is /sɪˈdʌktrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.