How to pronounce undressed
Say it like un-DREST. Undressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREST).
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- un
- DREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undressed 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.
- DRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of undressed
American and British speakers say undressed in essentially the same way: /ənˈdrɛst/ in the US and /ənˈdrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-DREST.
What does undressed mean?
- Having partially or completely removed one's clothes.
- Whose surface has not been dressed (prepared).“an undressed wound”
- Without dressing.
- simple past and past participle of undress How to pronounce undress
Where does undressed come from?
From un- + dressed.
Words that rhyme with undressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undressed.
Questions about saying undressed
How do you pronounce undressed?
Say un-DREST. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdrɛst/. In British English it is /ənˈdrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undressed?
Undressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREST). Broken into parts: un · DREST.
Do Americans and Brits say undressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈdrɛst/ and the British form is /ənˈdrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.