How to pronounce riskiness
Say it like RIS-kee-nus. Riskiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS).
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- RIS
- kee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riskiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep 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 riskiness
American and British speakers say riskiness in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪskinəs/ in the US and /ˈrɪskinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIS-kee-nus.
What does riskiness mean?
- The characteristic of being risky.
Where does riskiness come from?
From risky + -ness.
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Questions about saying riskiness
How do you pronounce riskiness?
Say RIS-kee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪskinəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɪskinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riskiness?
Riskiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS). Broken into parts: RIS · kee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say riskiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪskinəs/ and the British form is /ˈrɪskinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.