How to pronounce endlessness
Say it like END-lih-snus. Endlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (END).
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- END
- lih
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endlessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endlessness
American and British speakers say endlessness in essentially the same way: /ˈɛndlɪsnəs/ in the US and /ˈɛndlɪsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: END-lih-snus.
What does endlessness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being endless.
Where does endlessness come from?
From Middle English endelesnesse, from Old English endelēasnes; equivalent to endless + -ness.
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Questions about saying endlessness
How do you pronounce endlessness?
Say END-lih-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndlɪsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɛndlɪsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endlessness?
Endlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (END). Broken into parts: END · lih · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say endlessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛndlɪsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈɛndlɪsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.