How to pronounce slyness
Say it like SLY-nus. Slyness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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- SLY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slyness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLYSay 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 slyness
American and British speakers say slyness in essentially the same way: /ˈslaɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈslaɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLY-nus.
What does slyness mean?
- The state or quality of being sly.“With his natural slyness, he was able to talk his way out of trouble.”
- The result or product of being sly.
Where does slyness come from?
From Middle English slynesse.
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Questions about saying slyness
How do you pronounce slyness?
Say SLY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slyness?
Slyness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say slyness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslaɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈslaɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.