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