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