How to pronounce blackness
Say it like BLAK-nus. Blackness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
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- BLAK
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blackness
American and British speakers say blackness in essentially the same way: /ˈblæknəs/ in the US and /ˈblæknəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-nus.
What does blackness mean?
- The state or quality of being black in color.“The blackness of outer space comes from the lack of anything to reflect light rather than the absence of light.”
- Any space that such color pervades.“Out of the blackness came some flickers of light.”
- Darkness, gloominess; depression.
Where does blackness come from?
Inherited from Middle English blaknesse, equivalent to black + -ness.
Questions about saying blackness
How do you pronounce blackness?
Say BLAK-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæknəs/. In British English it is /ˈblæknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackness?
Blackness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say blackness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæknəs/ and the British form is /ˈblæknəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.