How to pronounce alertness
Say it like uh-LURT-nus. Alertness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURT).
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- uh
- LURT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alertness 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.
- LURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alertness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LURT-nus.
What does alertness mean?
- The quality of being alert or on the alert.
Where does alertness come from?
From alert + -ness.
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Questions about saying alertness
How do you pronounce alertness?
Say uh-LURT-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɝtnəs/. In British English it is /əˈlɜːtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alertness?
Alertness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURT). Broken into parts: uh · LURT · nus.
Is alertness 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 /əˈlɜːtnəs/ (uh-LURT-nus).