How to Pronounce Priestess

To pronounce "priestess", say PRIEST-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /priːˈstɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/priːˈstɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “priestess”

"priestess" has 2 syllables: priest-ess.

What does priestess mean?

noun

  1. A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain non-Christian religions.
  2. A female Christian priest or minister, typically in a Protestant, Old Catholic, or independent Catholic denomination.

verb

  1. To oversee (a pagan ceremony, etc.) as priestess.

Synonyms

kahunamamaloimambopresbyterapresbyteress

Related words

shamanpythianpriestesshoodeldergoddessladydruidesspriest-king

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "priestess"?▾

"Priestess" has 2 syllables: priest · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "priestess"?▾

The IPA transcription of "priestess" is /priːˈstɛs/.

What does "priestess" mean?▾

Priestess: A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain non-Christian religions.

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