How to pronounce bigness
Say it like BIG-nus. Bigness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG).
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- BIG
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bigness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bigness
American and British speakers say bigness in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪɡnəs/ in the US and /ˈbɪɡnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIG-nus.
What does bigness mean?
- The characteristic of being big.
Where does bigness come from?
From Middle English bignesse (“size”), equivalent to big + -ness.
Questions about saying bigness
How do you pronounce bigness?
Say BIG-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbɪɡnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bigness?
Bigness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG). Broken into parts: BIG · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say bigness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪɡnəs/ and the British form is /ˈbɪɡnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.