How to pronounce solitariness
Say it like sol-uh-TER-ee-nis. Solitariness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- sol
- uh
- TER
- ee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solitariness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- solKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of solitariness
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-ih-tuh-rih-nus.
What does solitariness mean?
- The state or quality of being solitary.
Where does solitariness come from?
From solitary + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with solitariness
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Questions about saying solitariness
How do you pronounce solitariness?
Say sol-uh-TER-ee-nis. The American pronunciation is /sɑləˈtɛrinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlɪtərɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solitariness?
Solitariness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: sol · uh · TER · ee · nis.
Is solitariness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsɒlɪtərɪnəs/ (SOL-ih-tuh-rih-nus).