How to pronounce craziness
Say it like KRAY-zee-nus. Craziness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).
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- KRAY
- zee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craziness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 craziness
American and British speakers say craziness in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪzinəs/ in the US and /ˈkreɪzinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAY-zee-nus.
What does craziness mean?
- The state of being crazy; madness; derangement
- The result or product of being crazy.
Where does craziness come from?
From crazy + -ness.
Words that rhyme with craziness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craziness.
Questions about saying craziness
How do you pronounce craziness?
Say KRAY-zee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪzinəs/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪzinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craziness?
Craziness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · zee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say craziness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪzinəs/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪzinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.