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