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