How to pronounce creepiness
Say it like KREE-pee-nis. Creepiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- pee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creepiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of creepiness
American and British speakers say creepiness in essentially the same way: /ˈkripinɪs/ in the US and /ˈkriːpinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE-pee-nis.
What does creepiness mean?
- The state of being creepy.
Where does creepiness come from?
From creepy + -ness.
Questions about saying creepiness
How do you pronounce creepiness?
Say KREE-pee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkripinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkriːpinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creepiness?
Creepiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · pee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say creepiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkripinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkriːpinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.