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