baroness Meaning & Definition
/ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/
What Does Baroness Mean?
Baroness is used as a noun meaning The wife of a baron. It is also used to mean A woman holding a baronial title in her own right; a female ruler of a barony.
Baroness in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | baronesses |
Baroness Definition (Noun)
- The wife of a baron.
- A woman holding a baronial title in her own right; a female ruler of a barony.
Synonyms of Baroness
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Baroness synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
baroness (plural baronesses)
Words That Rhyme With Baroness
Origin of Baroness
From Middle English baronesse; equivalent to baron + -ess.
How to Pronounce Baroness
The standard pronunciation of baroness is /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (nɛs).