How to pronounce lewdness
Say it like LOOD-nus. Lewdness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOD).
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- LOOD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lewdness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lewdness
American and British speakers say lewdness in essentially the same way: /ˈludnəs/ in the US and /ˈluːdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOD-nus.
What does lewdness mean?
- The quality, state or instance of being lewd; promiscuous.
Where does lewdness come from?
From Middle English lewednesse, equivalent to lewd + -ness.
Words that rhyme with lewdness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lewdness.
Questions about saying lewdness
How do you pronounce lewdness?
Say LOOD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈludnəs/. In British English it is /ˈluːdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lewdness?
Lewdness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOD). Broken into parts: LOOD · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say lewdness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈludnəs/ and the British form is /ˈluːdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.