How to pronounce casualness
Say it like KAZH-uh-wul-nes. Casualness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAZH).
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- KAZH
- uh
- wul
- nes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casualness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of casualness
American and British speakers say casualness in essentially the same way: /ˈkæʒəwəlnɛs/ in the US and /ˈkæʒəwəlnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAZH-uh-wul-nes.
What does casualness mean?
- The state of being casual.
- A relaxed and nonchalant attitude.
Where does casualness come from?
From casual + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying casualness
How do you pronounce casualness?
Say KAZH-uh-wul-nes. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʒəwəlnɛs/. In British English it is /ˈkæʒəwəlnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casualness?
Casualness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAZH). Broken into parts: KAZH · uh · wul · nes.
Do Americans and Brits say casualness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæʒəwəlnɛs/ and the British form is /ˈkæʒəwəlnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.