How to Pronounce "poetess"
word
ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs
POH-i-TESS
ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs
POH-i-TESS
Definition
A poetess is a female poet; a woman who writes poetry. The word is old-fashioned and less commonly used today.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs
British English
ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POH-i-TESS
UK
POH-i-TESS
Listen in Context
The poetess wrote a beautiful poem about the sea.
A famous poetess visited our school last year.
Emily Dickinson was a well-known poetess.
These days, most people say "poet" instead of poetess, no matter the writer's gender.