How to pronounce missingness
Say it like MIS-ing-nus. Missingness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
- MIS
- ing
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missingness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep 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 missingness
American and British speakers say missingness in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsɪŋnəs/ in the US and /ˈmɪsɪŋnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-ing-nus.
What does missingness mean?
- Absence.
- Missing data; omission.
- The manner in which data are missing from a sample of a population.
Where does missingness come from?
From missing + -ness.
Questions about saying missingness
How do you pronounce missingness?
Say MIS-ing-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsɪŋnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsɪŋnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missingness?
Missingness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ing · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say missingness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsɪŋnəs/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsɪŋnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.