How to pronounce randomness
Say it like RAN-dum-nus. Randomness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN).
- RAN
- dum
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Randomness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dumKeep 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 randomness
American and British speakers say randomness in essentially the same way: /ˈrændəmnəs/ in the US and /ˈrændəmnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAN-dum-nus.
What does randomness mean?
- The property of all possible outcomes being equally likely.
- A type of circumstance or event that is described by a probability distribution.
- A measure of the lack of purpose, logic, or objectivity of an event.“There was no randomness in the teacher's selection of the class representative.”
Where does randomness come from?
From random + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying randomness
How do you pronounce randomness?
Say RAN-dum-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrændəmnəs/. In British English it is /ˈrændəmnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in randomness?
Randomness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN). Broken into parts: RAN · dum · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say randomness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrændəmnəs/ and the British form is /ˈrændəmnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.