How to pronounce shallowness
Say it like SHAL-oh-nus. Shallowness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAL).
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- SHAL
- oh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shallowness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shallowness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHAL-oh-nus.
What does shallowness mean?
- The property of being shallow; having little depth.
Where does shallowness come from?
From shallow + -ness.
Questions about saying shallowness
How do you pronounce shallowness?
Say SHAL-oh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæloʊnəs/. In British English it is /ˈʃæləʊnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shallowness?
Shallowness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAL). Broken into parts: SHAL · oh · nus.
Is shallowness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃæləʊnəs/ (SHAL-oh-nus).