How to pronounce squareness
Say it like SKWEH-er-nus. Squareness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskwɛɚnəs/SKWEH-er-nus
UK British/ˈskwɛənəs/SKWAIR-nus
- SKWEH
- er
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squareness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squareness
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKWAIR-nus.
What does squareness mean?
noun
- The condition of being square
Where does squareness come from?
From Middle English squareness; equivalent to square + -ness.
Questions about saying squareness
How do you pronounce squareness?
Say SKWEH-er-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskwɛɚnəs/. In British English it is /ˈskwɛənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squareness?
Squareness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWEH). Broken into parts: SKWEH · er · nus.
Is squareness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈskwɛənəs/ (SKWAIR-nus).