How to pronounce ghastliness
Say it like GAST-lee-nus. Ghastliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAST).
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US American/ˈɡæstlinəs/GAST-lee-nus
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- GAST
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghastliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GASTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep 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.
What does ghastliness mean?
noun
- The state of being ghastly.
- A ghastly thing.
Where does ghastliness come from?
From ghastly + -ness.
Questions about saying ghastliness
How do you pronounce ghastliness?
Say GAST-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæstlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghastliness?
Ghastliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAST). Broken into parts: GAST · lee · nus.