How to Pronounce Stresses

To pronounce "stresses", say STRESS-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

8

Letters

STRESS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “stresses”

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

What does stresses mean?

noun

  1. (Cause of) discomfort.
  2. Serious danger.

noun

  1. A physical, chemical, infective agent aggressing an organism.
  2. Aggression toward an organism resulting in a response in an attempt to restore previous conditions.

verb

  1. To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
  2. To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).

Synonyms

emphasisaccentemphasiseemphasizeunderline

Antonyms

eustress

Words that rhyme with stresses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesexcessesprofessesexpressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepressesmesses

Related words

tensenessstrainingtensiontryemphasizeemphasisaccentuationaccentuate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stresses"?▾

"Stresses" has 2 syllables: stress · es.

What does "stresses" mean?▾

Stresses: (Cause of) discomfort.

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