How to pronounce eagerness
Say it like EE-gher-nus. Eagerness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- gher
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eagerness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eagerness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-guh-nus.
What does eagerness mean?
- The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
Where does eagerness come from?
From Middle English egernesse, egrenesse; equivalent to eager + -ness.
Questions about saying eagerness
How do you pronounce eagerness?
Say EE-gher-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡɚnəs/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eagerness?
Eagerness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · gher · nus.
Is eagerness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈiːɡənəs/ (EE-guh-nus).