How to pronounce composedness
Say it like kum-POHZD-nus. Composedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZD).
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- kum
- POHZD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Composedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of composedness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kum-POHZD-nus.
What does composedness mean?
- The state or quality of being composed.
Where does composedness come from?
From composed + -ness.
Questions about saying composedness
How do you pronounce composedness?
Say kum-POHZD-nus. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpoʊzdnəs/. In British English it is /kəmˈpəʊzdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in composedness?
Composedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZD). Broken into parts: kum · POHZD · nus.
Is composedness 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 /kəmˈpəʊzdnəs/ (kum-POHZD-nus).