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