How to Pronounce Caress

To pronounce "caress", say CAR-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kəˈɹɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caress”

"caress" has 2 syllables: car-ess. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

What does caress mean?

noun

  1. An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
  2. A gentle stroking or rubbing.

verb

  1. To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

    “She loves being caressed by her boyfriend.”

  2. To affect as if with a caress.

Synonyms

holdkisssoothestroke

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Words that rhyme with caress

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nonethelessneverthelesscoalescedistressacquiesceaddressassessprocessegressexpressfinessepossess

Related words

fondlestrokepatpetfondlingendearmentfeeltouch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caress"?▾

"Caress" has 2 syllables: car · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "caress"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caress" is /kəˈɹɛs/.

What does "caress" mean?▾

Caress: An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

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