To pronounce "poetess", say POET-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/
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"poetess" has 2 syllables: poet-ess. It rhymes with foetus, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Poetess" has 2 syllables: poet · ess.
The IPA transcription of "poetess" is /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/.
Poetess: A female poet.
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