How to Pronounce Dresses

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdɹɛsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dresses”

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

What does dresses mean?

noun

An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist.
“Amy and Mary looked very pretty in their dresses.”
Apparel, clothing.
“He came to the party in formal dress.”

verb

To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).
“He was dressed in the latest fashions.”
To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.
“I rose and dressed before daybreak. It's very cold out. Dress warm.”

Synonyms

bandage clothe don get dressed

Antonyms

strip undress disrobe get undressed

Words that rhyme with dresses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tresses possesses addresses excesses professes expresses stresses coalesces successes progresses assesses depresses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dresses"?▾

"Dresses" has 2 syllables: dress · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "dresses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dresses" is /ˈdɹɛsɪz/.

What does "dresses" mean?▾

Dresses: An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist.

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