How to Pronounce Countesses

To pronounce "countesses", say COUNT-ess-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

COUNT-ess-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “countesses”

"countesses" has 3 syllables: count-ess-es.

What does countesses 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.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "countesses"?▾

"Countesses" has 3 syllables: count · ess · es.

What does "countesses" mean?▾

Countesses: The wife of a count or earl.

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