How to pronounce speakeress
Say it like SPEE-kuh-rus. Speakeress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- kuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speakeress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of speakeress
American and British speakers say speakeress in essentially the same way: /ˈspikərəs/ in the US and /ˈspiːkərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-kuh-rus.
What does speakeress mean?
- A female speaker (all human senses)
Where does speakeress come from?
From speaker + -ess.
Questions about saying speakeress
How do you pronounce speakeress?
Say SPEE-kuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspikərəs/. In British English it is /ˈspiːkərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speakeress?
Speakeress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · kuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say speakeress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspikərəs/ and the British form is /ˈspiːkərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.