How to pronounce outspokenness
Say it like owt-SPOH-kuh-nus. Outspokenness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH).
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- owt
- SPOH
- kuh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outspokenness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of outspokenness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: owt-SPOH-kuh-nus.
What does outspokenness mean?
- The quality of being outspoken.
Where does outspokenness come from?
From outspoken + -ness.
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Questions about saying outspokenness
How do you pronounce outspokenness?
Say owt-SPOH-kuh-nus. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈspoʊkənəs/. In British English it is /aʊtˈspəʊkənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outspokenness?
Outspokenness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH). Broken into parts: owt · SPOH · kuh · nus.
Is outspokenness 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 /aʊtˈspəʊkənəs/ (owt-SPOH-kuh-nus).