How to pronounce moodiness
Say it like MOO-dih-nus. Moodiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- dih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moodiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep 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 moodiness
American and British speakers say moodiness in essentially the same way: /ˈmudɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈmuːdɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-dih-nus.
What does moodiness mean?
- The property of being moody.
Where does moodiness come from?
Either inherited from Middle English modinesse (“pride”), from Old English mōdiġnes, or formed anew from moody + -ness.
Questions about saying moodiness
How do you pronounce moodiness?
Say MOO-dih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmudɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmuːdɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moodiness?
Moodiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · dih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say moodiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmudɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈmuːdɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.