How to Pronounce "duchesses"
word
ˈdətʃəs
DUH-chess-iz
dˈʌtʃɛsɪz
DUHCH-ess-iz
Definition
Duchesses are the plural form of duchess, referring to more than one woman with the rank of a duchess—usually the wife or widow of a duke, or a woman who holds the title in her own right.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdətʃəs
British English
dˈʌtʃɛsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUH-chess-iz
UK
DUHCH-ess-iz
Listen in Context
The duchesses attended the royal ball together.
Two duchesses lived in the big castle.
The children met three duchesses in the garden.
All the duchesses wore beautiful gowns for the ceremony.