How to pronounce femaleness
Say it like FEE-mayl-nis. Femaleness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- mayl
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Femaleness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- maylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of femaleness
American and British speakers say femaleness in essentially the same way: /ˈfimeɪlnɪs/ in the US and /ˈfiːmeɪlnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-mayl-nis.
What does femaleness mean?
- The characteristic, state or condition of being female.
Where does femaleness come from?
From female + -ness.
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Questions about saying femaleness
How do you pronounce femaleness?
Say FEE-mayl-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈfimeɪlnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfiːmeɪlnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in femaleness?
Femaleness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · mayl · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say femaleness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfimeɪlnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈfiːmeɪlnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.