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