How to pronounce amorousness
Say it like AM-er-uh-snus. Amorousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- er
- uh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amorousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amorousness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-uh-ruu-snus.
What does amorousness mean?
- The state or quality of being amorous.
Where does amorousness come from?
From amorous + -ness.
Questions about saying amorousness
How do you pronounce amorousness?
Say AM-er-uh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɚəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈæmərʊsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amorousness?
Amorousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · er · uh · snus.
Is amorousness 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 /ˈæmərʊsnəs/ (AM-uh-ruu-snus).