How to pronounce funniness
Say it like FUHN-ee-nus. Funniness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funniness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 funniness
American and British speakers say funniness in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌninəs/ in the US and /ˈfʌninəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-ee-nus.
What does funniness mean?
- The quality of being funny.
- Something funny; a quirky or amusing statement, mannerism, etc.
Where does funniness come from?
From funny + -ness.
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Questions about saying funniness
How do you pronounce funniness?
Say FUHN-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌninəs/. In British English it is /ˈfʌninəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funniness?
Funniness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · ee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say funniness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌninəs/ and the British form is /ˈfʌninəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.