How to pronounce cheesiness
Say it like CHEE-zee-nus. Cheesiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- zee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheesiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. 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 cheesiness
American and British speakers say cheesiness in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃizinəs/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːzinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-zee-nus.
What does cheesiness mean?
- The quality, condition, or state of being cheesy.
Where does cheesiness come from?
From cheesy + -ness.
Words that rhyme with cheesiness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheesiness.
Questions about saying cheesiness
How do you pronounce cheesiness?
Say CHEE-zee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃizinəs/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːzinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheesiness?
Cheesiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · zee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say cheesiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃizinəs/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːzinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.