How to Pronounce Tresses

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

TRESS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “tresses”

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

What does tresses mean?

noun

  1. A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.
  2. A long lock of hair

verb

  1. To braid or knot hair.

Words that rhyme with tresses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

possessesaddressesexcessesprofessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepressesmesses

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tresses"?▾

"Tresses" has 2 syllables: tress · es.

What does "tresses" mean?▾

Tresses: A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.

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