How to pronounce grimness
Say it like GRIM-nus. Grimness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM).
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- GRIM
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grimness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grimness
American and British speakers say grimness in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪmnəs/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪmnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIM-nus.
What does grimness mean?
- The characteristic or quality of being grim.
Where does grimness come from?
From Middle English grimnesse, from Old English grimnes (“severity, fierceness, cruelty”), equivalent to grim + -ness.
Questions about saying grimness
How do you pronounce grimness?
Say GRIM-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪmnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪmnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grimness?
Grimness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM). Broken into parts: GRIM · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say grimness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪmnəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪmnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.