How to pronounce wardress
Say it like WOR-dris. Wardress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɔrdrɪs/WOR-dris
UK British/ˈwɔːdrɪs/WAW-dris
- WOR
- dris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wardress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- drisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wardress
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-dris.
What does wardress mean?
noun
- A female warder.
Where does wardress come from?
From warder + -ess.
Questions about saying wardress
How do you pronounce wardress?
Say WOR-dris. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrdrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːdrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wardress?
Wardress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · dris.
Is wardress 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 /ˈwɔːdrɪs/ (WAW-dris).