How to pronounce mindedness
Say it like MYNE-did-nus. Mindedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- did
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mindedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mindedness
American and British speakers say mindedness in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/ in the US and /ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYNE-did-nus.
What does mindedness mean?
- The state of being minded in a particular way (as in narrow-mindedness, absent-mindedness).
Where does mindedness come from?
From minded + -ness.
Questions about saying mindedness
How do you pronounce mindedness?
Say MYNE-did-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mindedness?
Mindedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · did · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say mindedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.