To pronounce "headmistresses", say HEADM-istr-ess-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"headmistresses" has 4 syllables: headm-istr-ess-es. It rhymes with mistresses, if that helps it stick.
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"Headmistresses" has 4 syllables: headm · istr · ess · es.
Headmistresses: A female school principal.
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