How to Pronounce "mistresses"
word
ˈmɪstɹəsəz/, /ˈmɪstɹəsɪz
MIS-truh-siz
mˈɪstɹəsɪz
MIS-truh-siz
Definition
'Mistresses' usually refers to women who are in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is married to another person. It can also mean female owners or heads of something, but this sense is less common today.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪstɹəsəz/, /ˈmɪstɹəsɪz
British English
mˈɪstɹəsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIS-truh-siz
UK
MIS-truh-siz
Listen in Context
The king had several mistresses during his reign.
He tried to keep his mistresses a secret from his wife.
In many stories, rich men are described as having mistresses.
All of his mistresses attended the funeral, causing quite a scene.