How to pronounce spiritedness
Say it like SPIR-ih-tid-nus. Spiritedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- ih
- tid
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiritedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep 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 spiritedness
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPIR-ih-tid-nus.
What does spiritedness mean?
- The property of being spirited, of having spirit.“At the end of a ride I appreciate this horse's stamina, but at the beginning of the ride I could do without his excessive spiritedness.”
Where does spiritedness come from?
From spirited + -ness.
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Questions about saying spiritedness
How do you pronounce spiritedness?
Say SPIR-ih-tid-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiritedness?
Spiritedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · ih · tid · nus.
Is spiritedness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/ (SPIR-ih-tid-nus).