How to pronounce odiousness
Say it like OH-dee-uh-snus. Odiousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- dee
- uh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odiousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of odiousness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-dee-uh-snus.
What does odiousness mean?
- The condition of being odious
- An odious thing
Where does odiousness come from?
From odious + -ness.
Questions about saying odiousness
How do you pronounce odiousness?
Say OH-dee-uh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdiəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdiəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odiousness?
Odiousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · dee · uh · snus.
Is odiousness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊdiəsnəs/ (OH-dee-uh-snus).