How to pronounce rareness
Say it like RAIR-nis. Rareness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAIR).
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- RAIR
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rareness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rareness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAIR-nis.
What does rareness mean?
- The property of being rare; rarity“We discussed the rareness of the coin and decided it was actually pretty common.”
Where does rareness come from?
From rare + -ness.
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Questions about saying rareness
How do you pronounce rareness?
Say RAIR-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛrnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈrɛənɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rareness?
Rareness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAIR). Broken into parts: RAIR · nis.
Is rareness 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 /ˈrɛənɪs/ (RAIR-nis).