-ress

Questions

How do you pronounce -ress?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɹəs/.

What does -ress mean?

Forms feminine agent nouns.

Where does -ress come from?

From -er + -ess.

How to pronounce -ress

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-ress”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɹəs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-ress”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “-ress” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.