How to pronounce outwardness
Say it like OW-twerd-nis. Outwardness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- twerd
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outwardness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- twerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outwardness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OW-twud-nis.
What does outwardness mean?
- The quality of being outward.
- The result or product of being outward.
Where does outwardness come from?
From outward + -ness.
Questions about saying outwardness
How do you pronounce outwardness?
Say OW-twerd-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtwɚdnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtwədnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outwardness?
Outwardness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · twerd · nis.
Is outwardness 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 /ˈaʊtwədnɪs/ (OW-twud-nis).