How to pronounce abstruseness
Say it like ab-STROO-snus. Abstruseness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO).
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- ab
- STROO
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstruseness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstruseness
American and British speakers say abstruseness in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrusnəs/ in the US and /əbˈstruːsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STROO-snus.
What does abstruseness mean?
- The property of being abstruse; abstrusity.
Where does abstruseness come from?
From abstruse + -ness.
Questions about saying abstruseness
How do you pronounce abstruseness?
Say ab-STROO-snus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrusnəs/. In British English it is /əbˈstruːsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstruseness?
Abstruseness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO). Broken into parts: ab · STROO · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say abstruseness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrusnəs/ and the British form is /əbˈstruːsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.