How to pronounce cleanness
Say it like KLEE-nis. Cleanness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE).
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- KLEE
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleanness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cleanness
American and British speakers say cleanness in essentially the same way: /ˈklinɪs/ in the US and /ˈkliːnnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEEN-nus.
What does cleanness mean?
- Moral purity; innocence.
- The state of being physically clean and free of contamination or dirt; cleanliness.
Where does cleanness come from?
From Old English clǣnnes, corresponding to clean + -ness.
Questions about saying cleanness
How do you pronounce cleanness?
Say KLEE-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈklinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkliːnnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleanness?
Cleanness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE). Broken into parts: KLEE · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say cleanness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkliːnnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.