How to pronounce leanness
Say it like LEEN-nus. Leanness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEN).
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- LEEN
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leanness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEENSay this part loudest and longest. 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 leanness
American and British speakers say leanness in essentially the same way: /ˈlinnəs/ in the US and /ˈliːnnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEN-nus.
What does leanness mean?
- The property of being lean, without excess or fat.
Where does leanness come from?
From Middle English lenenesse, equivalent to lean + -ness.
Words that rhyme with leanness
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Questions about saying leanness
How do you pronounce leanness?
Say LEEN-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlinnəs/. In British English it is /ˈliːnnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leanness?
Leanness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEN). Broken into parts: LEEN · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say leanness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlinnəs/ and the British form is /ˈliːnnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.