How to pronounce cutesiness
Say it like KYOOT-see-nis. Cutesiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOOT).
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- KYOOT
- see
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutesiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seeGive this part a little weight. 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 cutesiness
American and British speakers say cutesiness in essentially the same way: /ˈkjutˌsinɪs/ in the US and /ˈkjuːtˌsiːnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOOT-see-nis.
What does cutesiness mean?
- The state or property of being cutesy.
Where does cutesiness come from?
From cutesy + -ness.
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Questions about saying cutesiness
How do you pronounce cutesiness?
Say KYOOT-see-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjutˌsinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːtˌsiːnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutesiness?
Cutesiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOOT). Broken into parts: KYOOT · see · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say cutesiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjutˌsinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːtˌsiːnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.