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