How to pronounce graciousness
Say it like GRAY-shuh-snus. Graciousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- shuh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graciousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of graciousness
American and British speakers say graciousness in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-shuh-snus.
What does graciousness mean?
- The state of being gracious.
Where does graciousness come from?
From gracious + -ness.
Questions about saying graciousness
How do you pronounce graciousness?
Say GRAY-shuh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graciousness?
Graciousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · shuh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say graciousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.