How to pronounce clearness
Say it like KLEER-nus. Clearness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEER).
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- KLEER
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clearness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLEER-nus.
What does clearness mean?
- Mental or sensory distinctness; clarity of understanding, perception etc.
- The state of being free from obscurities or opacity; distinctness of light, color etc.
- The state of being free from obstruction or interference.
Where does clearness come from?
From Middle English clernesse; equivalent to clear + -ness.
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Questions about saying clearness
How do you pronounce clearness?
Say KLEER-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrnəs/. In British English it is /ˈklɪənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearness?
Clearness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEER). Broken into parts: KLEER · nus.
Is clearness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklɪənəs/ (KLEER-nus).