How to pronounce steaminess
Say it like STEE-mee-nis. Steaminess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- mee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steaminess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep 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 steaminess
American and British speakers say steaminess in essentially the same way: /ˈstiminɪs/ in the US and /ˈstiːminɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-mee-nis.
What does steaminess mean?
- The property of being steamy.
Where does steaminess come from?
From steamy + -ness.
Questions about saying steaminess
How do you pronounce steaminess?
Say STEE-mee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈstiminɪs/. In British English it is /ˈstiːminɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steaminess?
Steaminess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · mee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say steaminess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstiminɪs/ and the British form is /ˈstiːminɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.