How to pronounce largeness
Say it like LARJ-nis. Largeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LARJ).
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- LARJ
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Largeness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of largeness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAHJ-nis.
What does largeness mean?
- The property of being physically large.
- The quality of not being limited or constrained; having great scope.
Where does largeness come from?
From large + -ness.
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Questions about saying largeness
How do you pronounce largeness?
Say LARJ-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrdʒnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːdʒnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in largeness?
Largeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LARJ). Broken into parts: LARJ · nis.
Is largeness 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 /ˈlɑːdʒnɪs/ (LAHJ-nis).