How to pronounce bareness
Say it like BEH-er-nus. Bareness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEH).
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- BEH
- er
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bareness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bareness
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAIR-nus.
What does bareness mean?
- The state of being bare.
Where does bareness come from?
From bare + -ness.
Words that rhyme with bareness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bareness.
Questions about saying bareness
How do you pronounce bareness?
Say BEH-er-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛɚnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbɛənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bareness?
Bareness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEH). Broken into parts: BEH · er · nus.
Is bareness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbɛənəs/ (BAIR-nus).