How to pronounce redness
Say it like RED-nus. Redness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redness
American and British speakers say redness in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdnəs/ in the US and /ˈrɛdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-nus.
What does redness mean?
- The state or quality of being red.“Nancy Reagan is famous for the redness of her wardrobe.”
- A red discoloration, especially of skin.“Redness and swelling are associated with certain superficial infections.”
Where does redness come from?
From Middle English reednes, rednesse, from Old English rēadnes (“redness”), equivalent to red + -ness.
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Questions about saying redness
How do you pronounce redness?
Say RED-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redness?
Redness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say redness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdnəs/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.