How do you pronounce "caress"?

In American English: /kɝˈɛs/ (kur-EHS). In British English: /kəɹˈɛs/ (kuhr-EHS). In Canadian English: /kɝˈɛs/ (kur-EHS). In Australian English: /kəɹˈɛs/ (kuhr-EHS).

Is "caress" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɝˈɛs/ (kur-EHS), while in British English it's /kəɹˈɛs/ (kuhr-EHS).

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caress

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/kɝˈɛs/

kur-EHS

Syllable Breakdown

kɝca·ɛsress

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