How to pronounce trustees
Say it like truhs-TEEZ. Trustees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEZ).
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- truhs
- TEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trustees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trustees
American and British speakers say trustees in essentially the same way: /ˌtrʌˈstiz/ in the US and /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: truhs-TEEZ.
What does trustees mean?
- plural of trustee How to pronounce trustee
Words that rhyme with trustees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trustees.
Questions about saying trustees
How do you pronounce trustees?
Say truhs-TEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrʌˈstiz/. In British English it is /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trustees?
Trustees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEZ). Broken into parts: truhs · TEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say trustees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrʌˈstiz/ and the British form is /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.