How to pronounce acuteness
Say it like uh-KYOOT-nus. Acuteness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOT).
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- uh
- KYOOT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acuteness 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.
- KYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acuteness
American and British speakers say acuteness in essentially the same way: /əˈkjutnəs/ in the US and /əˈkjuːtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOOT-nus.
What does acuteness mean?
- The quality of being acute or pointed.“the acuteness of an angle”
- Of the senses or feelings: the faculty of precise discernment or perception; sensitiveness.“By acuteness of feeling, we perceive small objects or slight impressions.”
- Of sounds: shrillness; high pitch.
Where does acuteness come from?
From acute + -ness.
Questions about saying acuteness
How do you pronounce acuteness?
Say uh-KYOOT-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjutnəs/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acuteness?
Acuteness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOT). Broken into parts: uh · KYOOT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say acuteness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjutnəs/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.