How to Pronounce "headmistress"
word
ˈhɛdˌmɪstɹəs
HED-miss-truss
hɛdmˈɪstɹəs
hed-MISS-truss
Definition
A headmistress is a woman who is in charge of a school, especially in British English. She is responsible for leading and managing the school.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdˌmɪstɹəs
British English
hɛdmˈɪstɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-miss-truss
UK
hed-MISS-truss
Listen in Context
The headmistress spoke to the students at assembly.
My mother is the headmistress of a primary school.
The students gave flowers to the headmistress on her birthday.
You should talk to the headmistress if you have any issues at school.