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