How to pronounce jealousness
Say it like JEL-uh-snis. Jealousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- uh
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jealousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jealousness
American and British speakers say jealousness in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛləsnɪs/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛləsnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-uh-snis.
What does jealousness mean?
- The state or condition of being jealous.
Where does jealousness come from?
From Middle English jelousnesse; equivalent to jealous + -ness.
Questions about saying jealousness
How do you pronounce jealousness?
Say JEL-uh-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛləsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛləsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jealousness?
Jealousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · uh · snis.
Do Americans and Brits say jealousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛləsnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛləsnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.