tigress

/ˈtaɪɡrɪs/

Syllables ti·gress

Stress TI-gress

Phonics Breakdown

ti

/taɪ/

long i (i_e)

gress

/ɡrɪs/

short i

Meaning

a female tiger

Sound Reference

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ti=/taɪ/(tie) + gress=/ɡrɪs/(grin+s)

Example

The tigress is protecting her cubs.