How to pronounce momentousness
Say it like moh-MEN-tus-nus. Momentousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- moh
- MEN
- tus
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Momentousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of momentousness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moh-MEN-tus-nus.
What does momentousness mean?
- The quality of being momentous.
Where does momentousness come from?
From momentous + -ness.
Questions about saying momentousness
How do you pronounce momentousness?
Say moh-MEN-tus-nus. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈmɛntəsnəs/. In British English it is /məʊˈmɛntəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in momentousness?
Momentousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: moh · MEN · tus · nus.
Is momentousness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊˈmɛntəsnəs/ (moh-MEN-tus-nus).