How to pronounce dryness
Say it like DRY-nus. Dryness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY).
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- DRY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dryness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dryness
American and British speakers say dryness in essentially the same way: /ˈdraɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈdraɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRY-nus.
What does dryness mean?
- A lack of moisture.
- The degree to which something is dry.
Where does dryness come from?
Inherited from Middle English dryenesse, drynesse; equivalent to dry + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with dryness
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Questions about saying dryness
How do you pronounce dryness?
Say DRY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdraɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dryness?
Dryness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY). Broken into parts: DRY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say dryness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdraɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdraɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.