plural noun
Women who perform in movies, television shows, or plays.
The actresses rehearsed for the play.
Many actresses auditioned for the role.
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How to pronounce actresses
nounA2Common word
AAKtruhsihz
/ˈæk.tɹə.sɪz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of actress
Women who perform in movies, television shows, or plays.
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The plural is actresses, not actresss.