How to pronounce slowness
Say it like SLOH-nus. Slowness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
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- SLOH
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slowness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. 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 slowness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-nus.
What does slowness mean?
- The quality or state of being slow.
- A unit, the reciprocal of velocity, that delineates the amount of time required for an object to travel a given distance.
Where does slowness come from?
From slow + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with slowness
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Questions about saying slowness
How do you pronounce slowness?
Say SLOH-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slowness?
Slowness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · nus.
Is slowness 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 /ˈsləʊnəs/ (SLOH-nus).