How to pronounce accursedness
Say it like uh-KER-sud-nus. Accursedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- uh
- KER
- sud
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accursedness 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.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accursedness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KUH-sud-nus.
What does accursedness mean?
- The quality of being accursed.
Where does accursedness come from?
From accursed + -ness.
Questions about saying accursedness
How do you pronounce accursedness?
Say uh-KER-sud-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɚsədnəs/. In British English it is /əˈkəsədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accursedness?
Accursedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: uh · KER · sud · nus.
Is accursedness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈkəsədnəs/ (uh-KUH-sud-nus).