How to pronounce nothingness
Say it like NUHTH-ing-nus. Nothingness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHTH).
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- NUHTH
- ing
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nothingness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep 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 nothingness
American and British speakers say nothingness in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/ in the US and /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHTH-ing-nus.
What does nothingness mean?
- The state of nonexistence; the condition of being nothing.
- A void; an emptiness.
- The quality of inconsequentiality; the lack of significance.
Where does nothingness come from?
From nothing + -ness.
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Questions about saying nothingness
How do you pronounce nothingness?
Say NUHTH-ing-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/. In British English it is /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nothingness?
Nothingness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHTH). Broken into parts: NUHTH · ing · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say nothingness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/ and the British form is /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.