How to pronounce dearness
Say it like DEE-er-nus. Dearness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- er
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dearness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep 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 dearness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEE-uh-nus.
What does dearness mean?
- The quality of having great value or price.
Where does dearness come from?
From dear + -ness.
Questions about saying dearness
How do you pronounce dearness?
Say DEE-er-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiərnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdiːənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dearness?
Dearness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · er · nus.
Is dearness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdiːənəs/ (DEE-uh-nus).