How to Pronounce “countess”
word
/ˈkaʊntəs/
KOWN-tuhs
/kˈaʊntɛs/
KOWN-tes
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkaʊntəs/
British English
/kˈaʊntɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-tuhs
UK
KOWN-tes
Listen in Context
The countess lived in a large castle.
The countess spoke to the guests at dinner.
She became a countess after marrying him.
In that movie, the countess is the smartest person in the room.