How to Pronounce Messes

To pronounce "messes", say MESS-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

MESS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “messes”

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

What does messes mean?

noun

  1. A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding; disorder.

    “He made a mess of it.”

  2. A large quantity or number.

    “My boss dumped a whole mess of projects on my desk today.”

verb

  1. (transitive, often used with "up") To make untidy or dirty.
  2. (transitive, often used with "up") To throw into disorder or to ruin.

noun

  1. Mass; a church service.
  2. A quantity of food set on a table at one time; provision of food for a person or party for one meal; also, the food given to an animal at one time.

    “A mess of pottage.”

Words that rhyme with messes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesexcessesprofessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepresses

Related words

muddlemessinessmussmussinesswadheapmucklemickle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "messes"?▾

"Messes" has 2 syllables: mess · es.

What does "messes" mean?▾

Messes: A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding; disorder.

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