How to pronounce separateness
Say it like SEP-uh-rut-nus. Separateness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- uh
- rut
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separateness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of separateness
American and British speakers say separateness in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛpərətnəs/ in the US and /ˈsɛpərətnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEP-uh-rut-nus.
What does separateness mean?
- The property of being separate.
Where does separateness come from?
From separate + -ness.
Questions about saying separateness
How do you pronounce separateness?
Say SEP-uh-rut-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpərətnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpərətnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separateness?
Separateness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · rut · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say separateness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛpərətnəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛpərətnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.