How to pronounce undress
Say it like un-DRES. Undress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRES).
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- un
- DRES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of undress
American and British speakers say undress in essentially the same way: /ənˈdrɛs/ in the US and /ənˈdrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-DRES.
What does undress mean?
- To remove one’s clothing.“The doctor asked me to undress for the examination.”
- To remove the clothing of (someone).“Mary began to undress her daughter in preparation for bathtime.”
- To strip something off.
- Now more specifically, a state of having few or no clothes on.“She returned to her dorm to find her roommate, fresh out of the shower, in a state of undress.”
Where does undress come from?
From Middle English undressen, equivalent to un- + dress.
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Words that rhyme with undress
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Questions about saying undress
How do you pronounce undress?
Say un-DRES. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdrɛs/. In British English it is /ənˈdrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undress?
Undress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRES). Broken into parts: un · DRES.
Do Americans and Brits say undress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈdrɛs/ and the British form is /ənˈdrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.