How to pronounce niggardliness
Say it like NIG-erd-lee-nus. Niggardliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG).
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- NIG
- erd
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niggardliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of niggardliness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIG-ud-lee-nus.
What does niggardliness mean?
- The state of being niggardly; parsimony.
Where does niggardliness come from?
From niggardly + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying niggardliness
How do you pronounce niggardliness?
Say NIG-erd-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪɡɚdlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɪɡədlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niggardliness?
Niggardliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIG). Broken into parts: NIG · erd · lee · nus.
Is niggardliness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɪɡədlinəs/ (NIG-ud-lee-nus).