How to pronounce drowsiness
Say it like DROW-zee-nus. Drowsiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROW).
- DROW
- zee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drowsiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zeeKeep 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 drowsiness
American and British speakers say drowsiness in essentially the same way: /ˈdraʊzinəs/ in the US and /ˈdraʊzinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROW-zee-nus.
What does drowsiness mean?
- The state of being drowsy.
Where does drowsiness come from?
From drowsy + -ness.
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Questions about saying drowsiness
How do you pronounce drowsiness?
Say DROW-zee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraʊzinəs/. In British English it is /ˈdraʊzinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drowsiness?
Drowsiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROW). Broken into parts: DROW · zee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say drowsiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdraʊzinəs/ and the British form is /ˈdraʊzinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.