How to pronounce dankness
Say it like DANGK-nus. Dankness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DANGK).
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- DANGK
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dankness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dankness
American and British speakers say dankness in essentially the same way: /ˈdæŋknəs/ in the US and /ˈdæŋknəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DANGK-nus.
What does dankness mean?
- The state or quality of being dank.
Words that rhyme with dankness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dankness.
Questions about saying dankness
How do you pronounce dankness?
Say DANGK-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæŋknəs/. In British English it is /ˈdæŋknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dankness?
Dankness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DANGK). Broken into parts: DANGK · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say dankness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæŋknəs/ and the British form is /ˈdæŋknəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.