How to pronounce stresses
Say it like STRES-uz. Stresses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRES).
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- STRES
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stresses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stresses
American and British speakers say stresses in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɛsəz/ in the US and /ˈstrɛsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRES-uz.
What does stresses mean?
- plural of stress How to pronounce stress
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stress How to pronounce stress
Questions about saying stresses
How do you pronounce stresses?
Say STRES-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛsəz/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stresses?
Stresses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRES). Broken into parts: STRES · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say stresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɛsəz/ and the British form is /ˈstrɛsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.