How to pronounce clumsiness
Say it like KLUHM-zee-nus. Clumsiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHM).
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- KLUHM
- zee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clumsiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- zeeKeep 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 clumsiness
American and British speakers say clumsiness in essentially the same way: /ˈklʌmzinəs/ in the US and /ˈklʌmzinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHM-zee-nus.
What does clumsiness mean?
- A lack of coordination or elegance; the condition or quality of being clumsy.“He dropped them not out of spite, but out of clumsiness.”
Where does clumsiness come from?
From clumsy + -ness.
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Questions about saying clumsiness
How do you pronounce clumsiness?
Say KLUHM-zee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌmzinəs/. In British English it is /ˈklʌmzinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clumsiness?
Clumsiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHM). Broken into parts: KLUHM · zee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say clumsiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklʌmzinəs/ and the British form is /ˈklʌmzinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.