How to pronounce spinelessness
Say it like SPYNE-luh-snus. Spinelessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYNE).
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- SPYNE
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinelessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spinelessness
American and British speakers say spinelessness in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪnləsnəs/ in the US and /ˈspaɪnləsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYNE-luh-snus.
What does spinelessness mean?
- The state or quality of being spineless (not having a spine (literally or figuratively)); cowardice.
Where does spinelessness come from?
From spineless + -ness.
Questions about saying spinelessness
How do you pronounce spinelessness?
Say SPYNE-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪnləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪnləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinelessness?
Spinelessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYNE). Broken into parts: SPYNE · luh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say spinelessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪnləsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪnləsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.