How to pronounce closeness
Say it like KLOHS-nis. Closeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOHS).
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- KLOHS
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closeness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of closeness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOHS-nus.
What does closeness mean?
- The state of being close (all senses).
- The state of being friends.
- The state of being mean or stingy.
Where does closeness come from?
From close + -ness.
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Questions about saying closeness
How do you pronounce closeness?
Say KLOHS-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closeness?
Closeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOHS). Broken into parts: KLOHS · nis.
Is closeness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkləʊsnəs/ (KLOHS-nus).