How to pronounce contentlessness
Say it like KON-tent-lih-snis. Contentlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑntɛntlɪsnɪs/KON-tent-lih-snis
UK British/ˈkɒntɛntlɪsnɪs/KON-tent-lih-snis
- KON
- tent
- lih
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contentlessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contentlessness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-tent-lih-snis.
What does contentlessness mean?
noun
- The state, quality, or condition of being contentless; having little to no content
Where does contentlessness come from?
From contentless + -ness.
Questions about saying contentlessness
How do you pronounce contentlessness?
Say KON-tent-lih-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntɛntlɪsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntɛntlɪsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contentlessness?
Contentlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · tent · lih · snis.
Is contentlessness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒntɛntlɪsnɪs/ (KON-tent-lih-snis).