How to pronounce shyness
Say it like SHY-nus. Shyness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY).
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- SHY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shyness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shyness
American and British speakers say shyness in essentially the same way: /ˈʃaɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈʃaɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHY-nus.
What does shyness mean?
- The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.“Her shyness kept her from asking him to the prom.”
Where does shyness come from?
From shy + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with shyness
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Questions about saying shyness
How do you pronounce shyness?
Say SHY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈʃaɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shyness?
Shyness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY). Broken into parts: SHY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say shyness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃaɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈʃaɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.