How to pronounce webmistress
Say it like WEB-mis-tres. Webmistress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEB).
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- WEB
- mis
- tres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Webmistress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tresKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of webmistress
American and British speakers say webmistress in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛbˌmɪstrɛs/ in the US and /ˈwɛbˌmɪstrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEB-mis-tres.
What does webmistress mean?
- A female webmaster.
Where does webmistress come from?
From web + mistress.
Questions about saying webmistress
How do you pronounce webmistress?
Say WEB-mis-tres. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛbˌmɪstrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈwɛbˌmɪstrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in webmistress?
Webmistress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEB). Broken into parts: WEB · mis · tres.
Do Americans and Brits say webmistress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛbˌmɪstrɛs/ and the British form is /ˈwɛbˌmɪstrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.