How to pronounce rudeness
Say it like ROOD-nus. Rudeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOD).
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- ROOD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rudeness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rudeness
American and British speakers say rudeness in essentially the same way: /ˈrudnəs/ in the US and /ˈruːdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOD-nus.
What does rudeness mean?
- The property of being rude.“His rudeness was inexcusable.”
- A rude remark or behavior.“I'm sick of his rudenesses.”
Where does rudeness come from?
From Middle English rudenesse, equivalent to rude + -ness.
Questions about saying rudeness
How do you pronounce rudeness?
Say ROOD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrudnəs/. In British English it is /ˈruːdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rudeness?
Rudeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOD). Broken into parts: ROOD · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say rudeness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrudnəs/ and the British form is /ˈruːdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.