How to pronounce shrewdness
Say it like SHROOD-nus. Shrewdness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHROOD).
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- SHROOD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrewdness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHROODSay 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 shrewdness
American and British speakers say shrewdness in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrudnəs/ in the US and /ˈʃruːdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHROOD-nus.
What does shrewdness mean?
- The quality of being shrewd.
- A group of apes.
Where does shrewdness come from?
Inherited from Middle English schrewednesse.
Words that rhyme with shrewdness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrewdness.
Questions about saying shrewdness
How do you pronounce shrewdness?
Say SHROOD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrudnəs/. In British English it is /ˈʃruːdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrewdness?
Shrewdness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHROOD). Broken into parts: SHROOD · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say shrewdness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrudnəs/ and the British form is /ˈʃruːdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.