How to pronounce tressure
Say it like TRES-yoor. Tressure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRES).
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- TRES
- yoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tressure 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.
- yoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of tressure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRES-yoor.
What does tressure mean?
- A narrow border near the edge of a shield or banner.
Where does tressure come from?
From Middle English tressour, from a mixture of Old French tressure and tresseor.
Questions about saying tressure
How do you pronounce tressure?
Say TRES-yoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛsjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛsjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tressure?
Tressure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRES). Broken into parts: TRES · yoor.
Is tressure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrɛsjʊə/ (TRES-yoor).