How to pronounce laziness
Say it like LAY-zee-nus. Laziness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- zee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laziness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laziness
American and British speakers say laziness in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪzinəs/ in the US and /ˈleɪzinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-zee-nus.
What does laziness mean?
- The quality of being lazy
Where does laziness come from?
From lazy + -ness.
Words that rhyme with laziness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laziness.
Questions about saying laziness
How do you pronounce laziness?
Say LAY-zee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪzinəs/. In British English it is /ˈleɪzinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laziness?
Laziness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · zee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say laziness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪzinəs/ and the British form is /ˈleɪzinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.