How to pronounce aloofness
Say it like uh-LOOF-nus. Aloofness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOF).
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- uh
- LOOF
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aloofness 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.
- LOOFSay 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 aloofness
American and British speakers say aloofness in essentially the same way: /əˈlufnəs/ in the US and /əˈluːfnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOOF-nus.
What does aloofness mean?
- The state of being aloof.
Where does aloofness come from?
From aloof + -ness.
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Questions about saying aloofness
How do you pronounce aloofness?
Say uh-LOOF-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈlufnəs/. In British English it is /əˈluːfnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aloofness?
Aloofness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOF). Broken into parts: uh · LOOF · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say aloofness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlufnəs/ and the British form is /əˈluːfnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.