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