How to pronounce lightheadedness
Say it like LYTE-hed-ud-nus. Lightheadedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
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- LYTE
- hed
- ud
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightheadedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lightheadedness
American and British speakers say lightheadedness in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪtˌhɛdədnəs/ in the US and /ˈlaɪtˌhɛdədnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYTE-hed-ud-nus.
What does lightheadedness mean?
- The state or quality of being light-headed; dizziness or faintness; flightiness; wandering; delirium.“The lightheadedness passed once I lay down.”
Where does lightheadedness come from?
From light-headed (adjective) (any sense) + -ness (suffix forming nouns).
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Questions about saying lightheadedness
How do you pronounce lightheadedness?
Say LYTE-hed-ud-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtˌhɛdədnəs/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtˌhɛdədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightheadedness?
Lightheadedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · hed · ud · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say lightheadedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪtˌhɛdədnəs/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪtˌhɛdədnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.