How to pronounce nastiness
Say it like NAS-tee-nus. Nastiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAS).
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US American/ˈnæstinəs/NAS-tee-nus
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- NAS
- tee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nastiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep 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.
What does nastiness mean?
noun
- Lack of cleanliness.
- Dirt, filth.
- Indecency; corruption; unkindness, meanness, spite, harshness, cruelty.
Where does nastiness come from?
From nasty + -ness.
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Questions about saying nastiness
How do you pronounce nastiness?
Say NAS-tee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæstinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nastiness?
Nastiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAS). Broken into parts: NAS · tee · nus.