How to Pronounce Countess

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkaʊntɨs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “countess”

"countess" has 2 syllables: count-ess. It rhymes with brountas, if that helps it stick.

What does countess mean?

noun

  1. The wife of a count or earl.
  2. A woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right; a female holder of an earldom.

    “Elizabeth Millicent Leveson-Gower is 24th Countess of Sutherland; her son will be the 25th Earl.”

Words that rhyme with countess

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brountas

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "countess"?▾

"Countess" has 2 syllables: count · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "countess"?▾

The IPA transcription of "countess" is /ˈkaʊntɨs/.

What does "countess" mean?▾

Countess: The wife of a count or earl.

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