How to pronounce spinsterishness
Say it like SPIN-stuh-rish-nus. Spinsterishness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
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- SPIN
- stuh
- rish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinsterishness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spinsterishness
American and British speakers say spinsterishness in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪnstərɪʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈspɪnstərɪʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIN-stuh-rish-nus.
What does spinsterishness mean?
- The state or quality of being spinsterish.
Where does spinsterishness come from?
From spinsterish + -ness.
Questions about saying spinsterishness
How do you pronounce spinsterishness?
Say SPIN-stuh-rish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪnstərɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈspɪnstərɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinsterishness?
Spinsterishness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · stuh · rish · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say spinsterishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪnstərɪʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈspɪnstərɪʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.