How to pronounce deadness
Say it like DED-nus. Deadness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deadness
American and British speakers say deadness in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdnəs/ in the US and /ˈdɛdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-nus.
What does deadness mean?
- The state of not being alive; lifelessness.
- A lack of elasticity.“He complained that the deadness of the balls affected his game.”
- A lack of sparkle in a fizzy drink.“The deadness of the champagne made it undrinkable.”
Where does deadness come from?
From dead + -ness.
Words that rhyme with deadness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deadness.
Questions about saying deadness
How do you pronounce deadness?
Say DED-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadness?
Deadness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say deadness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.