mistress

/ˈmɪstrəs/

Syllables mis·tress

Stress MIS-tress

Phonics Breakdown

mis

/mɪs/

short i

tress

/trəs/

schwa

Meaning

a woman in a position of authority or control; a woman having an extramarital relationship

Sound Reference

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mis=/mɪs/(miss) + tress=/trəs/(waitress)

Example

The mistress of the house welcomed the guests politely.