How to pronounce niceness
Say it like NY-snus. Niceness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niceness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of niceness
American and British speakers say niceness in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪsnəs/ in the US and /ˈnaɪsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-snus.
What does niceness mean?
- Effeminacy; indulgence in soft living or luxuriousness.
- Fastidiousness; fine sensitivity.
- Pleasantness, especially of behavior or personality; agreeableness.
Where does niceness come from?
From nice + -ness.
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Questions about saying niceness
How do you pronounce niceness?
Say NY-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niceness?
Niceness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say niceness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.