How to pronounce cloudiness
Say it like KLOW-dee-nis. Cloudiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOW).
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- KLOW
- dee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloudiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. 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 cloudiness
American and British speakers say cloudiness in essentially the same way: /ˈklaʊdinɪs/ in the US and /ˈklaʊdinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOW-dee-nis.
What does cloudiness mean?
- Of the sky, weather, etc.: the state of being cloudy.“Expect considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers.”
- Of a liquid: the property of being murky.“Cloudiness in the water is most often caused in new aquariums by white bacteria.”
- Of information, a writing style, etc.: the property of being obscure.“Avoid cloudiness in your essay-writing.”
Where does cloudiness come from?
From cloudy + -ness.
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Questions about saying cloudiness
How do you pronounce cloudiness?
Say KLOW-dee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaʊdinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈklaʊdinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloudiness?
Cloudiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOW). Broken into parts: KLOW · dee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say cloudiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaʊdinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈklaʊdinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.