How to pronounce robustness
Say it like roh-BUHST-nus. Robustness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHST).
VoiceSpeed
US American/roʊˈbʌstnəs/roh-BUHST-nus
UK British/rəʊˈbʌstnəs/roh-BUHST-nus
- roh
- BUHST
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robustness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of robustness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-BUHST-nus.
What does robustness mean?
noun
- The quality of being robust.
Where does robustness come from?
From robust + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- robusticity
- robustity
- hardiness
- lustiness
Questions about saying robustness
How do you pronounce robustness?
Say roh-BUHST-nus. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈbʌstnəs/. In British English it is /rəʊˈbʌstnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robustness?
Robustness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHST). Broken into parts: roh · BUHST · nus.
Is robustness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊˈbʌstnəs/ (roh-BUHST-nus).