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contessa

/kənˈtɛsə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.49 in modern English

Syllables
con-tes-sa
IPA
/kənˈtɛsə/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A countess, often specifically an Italian countess

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian contessa. Doublet of countess.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kənˈtɛsə/
  • British English: /kənˈtɛsə/

Inflected Forms

contessas (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

conte

Rhymes With

vanessa odessa tessa hesse dogaressa

Questions

How do you pronounce contessa?
The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈtɛsə/.
What does contessa mean?
A countess, often specifically an Italian countess
Where does contessa come from?
Borrowed from Italian contessa. Doublet of countess.

How to pronounce contessa

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