How to pronounce abashedness
Say it like uh-BASH-id-nis. Abashedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BASH).
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- uh
- BASH
- id
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abashedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abashedness
American and British speakers say abashedness in essentially the same way: /əˈbæʃɪdnɪs/ in the US and /əˈbæʃɪdnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BASH-id-nis.
What does abashedness mean?
- The state of being abashed; abashment.
Where does abashedness come from?
From abashed + -ness.
Questions about saying abashedness
How do you pronounce abashedness?
Say uh-BASH-id-nis. The American pronunciation is /əˈbæʃɪdnɪs/. In British English it is /əˈbæʃɪdnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abashedness?
Abashedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BASH). Broken into parts: uh · BASH · id · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say abashedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbæʃɪdnɪs/ and the British form is /əˈbæʃɪdnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.