How to pronounce ruthlessness
Say it like ROOTH-luh-snus. Ruthlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOTH).
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- ROOTH
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruthlessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ruthlessness
American and British speakers say ruthlessness in essentially the same way: /ˈruθləsnəs/ in the US and /ˈruːθləsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOTH-luh-snus.
What does ruthlessness mean?
- The property of being ruthless.
Where does ruthlessness come from?
From ruthless + -ness.
Questions about saying ruthlessness
How do you pronounce ruthlessness?
Say ROOTH-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈruθləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈruːθləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruthlessness?
Ruthlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOTH). Broken into parts: ROOTH · luh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say ruthlessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruθləsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈruːθləsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.