How to pronounce marredness
Say it like MARD-nuhs. Marredness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARD).
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- MARD
- nuhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marredness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marredness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHD-nuhs.
What does marredness mean?
- The state of being marred or spoilt.
- Of a person, the state of being marred or cosseted.
Where does marredness come from?
From marred + -ness.
Words that rhyme with marredness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marredness.
Questions about saying marredness
How do you pronounce marredness?
Say MARD-nuhs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrdˌnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːdˌnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marredness?
Marredness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARD). Broken into parts: MARD · nuhs.
Is marredness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːdˌnəs/ (MAHD-nuhs).