How to pronounce narrowness
Say it like NER-oh-nus. Narrowness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER).
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US American/ˈnɛroʊnəs/NER-oh-nus
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- NER
- oh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narrowness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does narrowness mean?
noun
- The state of being narrow.
- A constriction; a narrow passage or place; an instance or aspect of being narrow, or having a limited scope or extent.
Where does narrowness come from?
From Middle English narwenesse; equivalent to narrow + -ness.
Questions about saying narrowness
How do you pronounce narrowness?
Say NER-oh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛroʊnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narrowness?
Narrowness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER). Broken into parts: NER · oh · nus.