How to pronounce raunchiness
Say it like RAWN-chee-nus. Raunchiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWN).
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- RAWN
- chee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raunchiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of raunchiness
American and British speakers say raunchiness in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔntʃinəs/ in the US and /ˈrɔːntʃɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAWN-chih-nus.
What does raunchiness mean?
- The characteristic of being raunchy; sleaze, titillation.
Where does raunchiness come from?
From raunchy + -ness.
Questions about saying raunchiness
How do you pronounce raunchiness?
Say RAWN-chee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔntʃinəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɔːntʃɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raunchiness?
Raunchiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWN). Broken into parts: RAWN · chee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say raunchiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔntʃinəs/ and the British form is /ˈrɔːntʃɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.