How to pronounce correctness
Say it like kuh-REKT-nus. Correctness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKT).
- kuh
- REKT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Correctness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of correctness
American and British speakers say correctness in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛktnəs/ in the US and /kəˈrɛktnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REKT-nus.
What does correctness mean?
- Freedom from error.
- Conformity to the truth or to fact.
- Conformity to recognized standards.
Where does correctness come from?
From correct + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- incorrectness
Words that rhyme with correctness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of correctness.
Questions about saying correctness
How do you pronounce correctness?
Say kuh-REKT-nus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛktnəs/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛktnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in correctness?
Correctness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKT). Broken into parts: kuh · REKT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say correctness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛktnəs/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛktnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.