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