How to pronounce aboutness
Say it like uh-BOWT-nus. Aboutness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWT).
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- uh
- BOWT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboutness 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.
- BOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aboutness
American and British speakers say aboutness in essentially the same way: /əˈbaʊtnəs/ in the US and /əˈbaʊtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BOWT-nus.
What does aboutness mean?
- The relevance of a text to its reader.
Where does aboutness come from?
From about + -ness.
Questions about saying aboutness
How do you pronounce aboutness?
Say uh-BOWT-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaʊtnəs/. In British English it is /əˈbaʊtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboutness?
Aboutness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWT). Broken into parts: uh · BOWT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say aboutness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaʊtnəs/ and the British form is /əˈbaʊtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.