How to pronounce offhandedness
Say it like ahf-HAN-dud-nus. Offhandedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).
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US American/ˌɑfˈhændədnəs/ahf-HAN-dud-nus
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- ahf
- HAN
- dud
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offhandedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does offhandedness mean?
noun
- The property of being offhand.“Your offhandedness is completely inappropriate in such an important situation.”
Where does offhandedness come from?
From offhanded + -ness.
Questions about saying offhandedness
How do you pronounce offhandedness?
Say ahf-HAN-dud-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑfˈhændədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offhandedness?
Offhandedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: ahf · HAN · dud · nus.