How to pronounce blueness
Say it like BLOO-nus. Blueness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blueness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay 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 blueness
American and British speakers say blueness in essentially the same way: /ˈblunəs/ in the US and /ˈbluːnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-nus.
What does blueness mean?
- The quality or characteristic of being blue in color.
- Melancholy.
Where does blueness come from?
From blue + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with blueness
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Questions about saying blueness
How do you pronounce blueness?
Say BLOO-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈblunəs/. In British English it is /ˈbluːnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blueness?
Blueness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say blueness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblunəs/ and the British form is /ˈbluːnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.