How to pronounce tigress
Say it like TY-gris. Tigress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- gris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tigress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- grisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tigress
American and British speakers say tigress in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪɡrɪs/ in the US and /ˈtaɪɡrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-gris.
What does tigress mean?
- A female tiger; a she-tiger.
Where does tigress come from?
From French tigresse, corresponding to tiger + -ess.
Questions about saying tigress
How do you pronounce tigress?
Say TY-gris. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɡrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪɡrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tigress?
Tigress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · gris.
Do Americans and Brits say tigress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪɡrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪɡrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.