How to pronounce smoothness
Say it like SMOOTH-nus. Smoothness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOOTH).
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- SMOOTH
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoothness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOOTHSay 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 smoothness
American and British speakers say smoothness in essentially the same way: /ˈsmuðnəs/ in the US and /ˈsmuːðnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMOOTH-nus.
What does smoothness mean?
- The condition of being smooth; the degree or measure of said condition.
- The highest order of derivative (the differentiability class) over a given domain.“Smoothness can vary from 0 (for a nondifferentiable function) to infinity (for a smooth function).”
- The quantity measured by the modulus of smoothness.
Where does smoothness come from?
From Middle English smothenesse; equivalent to smooth + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying smoothness
How do you pronounce smoothness?
Say SMOOTH-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmuðnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsmuːðnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoothness?
Smoothness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOOTH). Broken into parts: SMOOTH · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say smoothness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmuðnəs/ and the British form is /ˈsmuːðnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.