How to Pronounce "authoress"
word
ˈɔːθɚrɪs
AW-thur-iss
ˈɔːθɔːs
AW-thawss
Definition
An 'authoress' is a female author; this word is now considered old-fashioned, and most people use 'author' for both men and women.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔːθɚrɪs
British English
ˈɔːθɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-thur-iss
UK
AW-thawss
Listen in Context
Mary Shelley was a famous authoress.
The authoress wrote many books for children.
Have you read anything by the English authoress?
‘Authoress’ isn't really used anymore; people just say ‘author’ now.