How to pronounce astuteness
Say it like uh-STOOT-nus. Astuteness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOOT).
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- uh
- STOOT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astuteness 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.
- STOOTSay 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 astuteness
American and British speakers say astuteness in essentially the same way: /əˈstutnəs/ in the US and /əsˈtʃuːtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: us-CHOOT-nus.
What does astuteness mean?
- The quality of being astute.
Where does astuteness come from?
From astute + -ness.
Words that rhyme with astuteness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of astuteness.
Questions about saying astuteness
How do you pronounce astuteness?
Say uh-STOOT-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈstutnəs/. In British English it is /əsˈtʃuːtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astuteness?
Astuteness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOOT). Broken into parts: uh · STOOT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say astuteness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstutnəs/ and the British form is /əsˈtʃuːtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.