How to Pronounce Blesses

To pronounce "blesses", say BLESS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblɛsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈblɛsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blesses”

"blesses" has 2 syllables: bless-es. It rhymes with tresses and possesses, if that helps it stick.

What does blesses mean?

verb

  1. To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
  2. To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.

Antonyms

unblesscondemncurse

Words that rhyme with blesses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesexcessesprofessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepresses

Related words

sanctifyconsecratehallowsignlovespraysconsecratesbaptizes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blesses"?▾

"Blesses" has 2 syllables: bless · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "blesses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blesses" is /ˈblɛsɪz/.

What does "blesses" mean?▾

Blesses: To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

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