How to pronounce bleakness
Say it like BLEEK-nus. Bleakness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEEK).
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- BLEEK
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bleakness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bleakness
American and British speakers say bleakness in essentially the same way: /ˈbliknəs/ in the US and /ˈbliːknəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEEK-nus.
What does bleakness mean?
- The characteristic of being bleak.
Where does bleakness come from?
From bleak + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- desolation
- nakedness
Words that rhyme with bleakness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bleakness.
Questions about saying bleakness
How do you pronounce bleakness?
Say BLEEK-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbliknəs/. In British English it is /ˈbliːknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bleakness?
Bleakness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEEK). Broken into parts: BLEEK · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say bleakness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbliknəs/ and the British form is /ˈbliːknəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.