How to pronounce miserliness
Say it like MY-zer-lee-nus. Miserliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- zer
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miserliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep 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 miserliness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MY-zuh-lee-nus.
What does miserliness mean?
- The property of being miserly: excessive parsimony.
Where does miserliness come from?
From miserly + -ness.
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Questions about saying miserliness
How do you pronounce miserliness?
Say MY-zer-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪzərlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪzəlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miserliness?
Miserliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · zer · lee · nus.
Is miserliness 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 /ˈmaɪzəlinəs/ (MY-zuh-lee-nus).