How to pronounce clamminess
Say it like KLAM-ee-nus. Clamminess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM).
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- KLAM
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clamminess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep 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 clamminess
American and British speakers say clamminess in essentially the same way: /ˈklæminəs/ in the US and /ˈklæminəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAM-ee-nus.
What does clamminess mean?
- The state of being clammy.
Where does clamminess come from?
From clammy + -ness.
Questions about saying clamminess
How do you pronounce clamminess?
Say KLAM-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæminəs/. In British English it is /ˈklæminəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clamminess?
Clamminess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM). Broken into parts: KLAM · ee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say clamminess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæminəs/ and the British form is /ˈklæminəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.