How to pronounce meaninglessness
Say it like MEE-ning-lih-snis. Meaninglessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- ning
- lih
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meaninglessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of meaninglessness
American and British speakers say meaninglessness in essentially the same way: /ˈminɪŋlɪsnɪs/ in the US and /ˈmiːnɪŋlɪsnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-ning-lih-snis.
What does meaninglessness mean?
- The state of lacking meaning; the quality of being meaningless.
- Anything that is meaningless.“all the little meaninglessnesses of human existence”
Where does meaninglessness come from?
From meaningless + -ness.
Questions about saying meaninglessness
How do you pronounce meaninglessness?
Say MEE-ning-lih-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈminɪŋlɪsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmiːnɪŋlɪsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meaninglessness?
Meaninglessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · ning · lih · snis.
Do Americans and Brits say meaninglessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈminɪŋlɪsnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈmiːnɪŋlɪsnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.