How to pronounce properness
Say it like PROP-er-nus. Properness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈprɑpɚnəs/PROP-er-nus
UK British/ˈprɒpənəs/PROP-uh-nus
- PROP
- er
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Properness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of properness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROP-uh-nus.
What does properness mean?
noun
- The state or condition of being proper; propriety.
- The state or condition of being proper (of a proper fraction, proper subset, etc.).
Where does properness come from?
From proper + -ness.
Questions about saying properness
How do you pronounce properness?
Say PROP-er-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑpɚnəs/. In British English it is /ˈprɒpənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in properness?
Properness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROP). Broken into parts: PROP · er · nus.
Is properness 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 /ˈprɒpənəs/ (PROP-uh-nus).