How to pronounce deepness
Say it like DEEP-nus. Deepness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEP).
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- DEEP
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deepness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deepness
American and British speakers say deepness in essentially the same way: /ˈdipnəs/ in the US and /ˈdiːpnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEP-nus.
What does deepness mean?
- The state or quality of being deep (either physically or metaphorically)
Where does deepness come from?
From Middle English depnesse, from Old English dēopnes (“deepness; depth; an abyss”), from Proto-West Germanic *deupnassī, equivalent to deep + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with deepness
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Questions about saying deepness
How do you pronounce deepness?
Say DEEP-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdiːpnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deepness?
Deepness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEP). Broken into parts: DEEP · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say deepness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdipnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdiːpnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.