How to pronounce conciseness
Say it like kun-SY-snus. Conciseness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- kun
- SY
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conciseness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conciseness
American and British speakers say conciseness in essentially the same way: /kənˈsaɪsnəs/ in the US and /kənˈsaɪsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SY-snus.
What does conciseness mean?
- The property of being concise; succinctness.
Where does conciseness come from?
From concise + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with conciseness
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Questions about saying conciseness
How do you pronounce conciseness?
Say kun-SY-snus. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsaɪsnəs/. In British English it is /kənˈsaɪsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conciseness?
Conciseness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: kun · SY · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say conciseness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsaɪsnəs/ and the British form is /kənˈsaɪsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.