How to pronounce dreariness
Say it like DREE-ree-nus. Dreariness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREE).
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- DREE
- ree
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreariness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. 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 dreariness
American and British speakers say dreariness in essentially the same way: /ˈdririnəs/ in the US and /ˈdriːrinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DREE-ree-nus.
What does dreariness mean?
- The characteristic of being dreary.
Where does dreariness come from?
From Middle English drerinesse, drerynesse, from Old English drēoriġnys (“dreariness, sadness”), equivalent to dreary + -ness.
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Questions about saying dreariness
How do you pronounce dreariness?
Say DREE-ree-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdririnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdriːrinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreariness?
Dreariness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREE). Broken into parts: DREE · ree · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say dreariness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdririnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdriːrinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.