How to pronounce pseudoinnocence
Say it like soo-doh-IN-uh-suns. Pseudoinnocence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IN).
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- soo
- doh
- IN
- uh
- suns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudoinnocence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudoinnocence
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-doh-IN-uh-suns.
What does pseudoinnocence mean?
- False innocence; what appears to be innocent but is in fact not.
Where does pseudoinnocence come from?
From pseudo- + innocence.
Questions about saying pseudoinnocence
How do you pronounce pseudoinnocence?
Say soo-doh-IN-uh-suns. The American pronunciation is /sudoʊˈɪnəsəns/. In British English it is /sjuːdəʊˈɪnəsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudoinnocence?
Pseudoinnocence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IN). Broken into parts: soo · doh · IN · uh · suns.
Is pseudoinnocence 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 /sjuːdəʊˈɪnəsəns/ (syoo-doh-IN-uh-suns).