How to pronounce evenness
Say it like EE-vun-nus. Evenness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
- EE
- vun
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evenness 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.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of evenness
American and British speakers say evenness in essentially the same way: /ˈivənnəs/ in the US and /ˈiːvənnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-vun-nus.
What does evenness mean?
- The quality of being even (flat or close in numbers).
Where does evenness come from?
From Middle English evennesse, from Old English efennes, equivalent to even + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- invariability
Opposite meaning
- unevenness
Questions about saying evenness
How do you pronounce evenness?
Say EE-vun-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈivənnəs/. In British English it is /ˈiːvənnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evenness?
Evenness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · vun · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say evenness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈivənnəs/ and the British form is /ˈiːvənnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.