How to pronounce foreignness
Say it like FOR-un-nus. Foreignness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrənnəs/FOR-un-nus
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FOR
- un
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreignness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unKeep 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.
What does foreignness mean?
noun
- The quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign; exoticness, otherness.
- A characteristic that indicates foreignness.
Where does foreignness come from?
From foreign + -ness.
Questions about saying foreignness
How do you pronounce foreignness?
Say FOR-un-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrənnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreignness?
Foreignness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · un · nus.