How to pronounce dullness
Say it like DUHL-nus. Dullness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHL).
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- DUHL
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dullness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dullness
American and British speakers say dullness in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌlnəs/ in the US and /ˈdʌlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHL-nus.
What does dullness mean?
- The quality of being slow of understanding things.
- The quality of being uninteresting; boring; humorless or irksome.
- Lack of interest or excitement.
Where does dullness come from?
From dull + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying dullness
How do you pronounce dullness?
Say DUHL-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʌlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dullness?
Dullness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHL). Broken into parts: DUHL · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say dullness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʌlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.