How to Pronounce "caress"
word
/kɝˈɛs/
kuh-RESS
/kəɹˈɛs/
kuh-RESS
Definition
To touch or stroke someone or something gently in a loving or affectionate way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kɝˈɛs/
British English
/kəɹˈɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-RESS
UK
kuh-RESS
Listen in Context
She gave her cat a gentle caress.
He caressed her face before saying goodbye.
The mother's caress calmed the baby.
He absentmindedly caressed the fabric of her dress.