How to pronounce knickerlessness
Say it like NIK-er-luh-snus. Knickerlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- er
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knickerlessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 knickerlessness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIK-uh-luh-snus.
What does knickerlessness mean?
- The fact of being without knickers.
Where does knickerlessness come from?
From knickerless + -ness.
Questions about saying knickerlessness
How do you pronounce knickerlessness?
Say NIK-er-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkərləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkələsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knickerlessness?
Knickerlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · er · luh · snus.
Is knickerlessness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɪkələsnəs/ (NIK-uh-luh-snus).