How to Pronounce Redress

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹɪˈdɹɛs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “redress”

"redress" has 2 syllables: redr-ess. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

What does redress mean?

noun

  1. The act of redressing; a making right; amendment; correction; reformation.
  2. A setting right, as of injury, oppression, or wrong, such as the redress of grievances; hence, indemnification; relief; remedy; reparation.

verb

  1. To put in order again; to set right; to revise.
  2. To set right (a wrong); to repair, (an injury); to make amends for; to remedy; to relieve from.

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Words that rhyme with redress

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nonethelessneverthelesscoalescedistressacquiesceaddresscaressassessprocessegressexpressfinesse

Related words

remediationremedycompensateamendsrestitutiondamagesindemnityindemnification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "redress"?▾

"Redress" has 2 syllables: redr · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "redress"?▾

The IPA transcription of "redress" is /ɹɪˈdɹɛs/.

What does "redress" mean?▾

Redress: The act of redressing; a making right; amendment; correction; reformation.

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