How to pronounce quaintness
Say it like KWAYNT-nus. Quaintness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAYNT).
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- KWAYNT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quaintness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quaintness
American and British speakers say quaintness in essentially the same way: /ˈkweɪntnəs/ in the US and /ˈkweɪntnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAYNT-nus.
What does quaintness mean?
- The state or fact of being quaint; having old-fashioned charm.
Where does quaintness come from?
From quaint + -ness.
Questions about saying quaintness
How do you pronounce quaintness?
Say KWAYNT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkweɪntnəs/. In British English it is /ˈkweɪntnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quaintness?
Quaintness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAYNT). Broken into parts: KWAYNT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say quaintness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkweɪntnəs/ and the British form is /ˈkweɪntnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.