How to pronounce daintiness
Say it like DAYN-tih-nus. Daintiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYN).
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- DAYN
- tih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daintiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. 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 daintiness
American and British speakers say daintiness in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪntɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈdeɪntɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYN-tih-nus.
What does daintiness mean?
- The characteristic of being dainty.
- A dainty behavior or gesture.
Where does daintiness come from?
From dainty + -ness.
Questions about saying daintiness
How do you pronounce daintiness?
Say DAYN-tih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪntɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪntɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daintiness?
Daintiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYN). Broken into parts: DAYN · tih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say daintiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪntɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪntɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.