How to pronounce stinginess
Say it like STIN-jee-nis. Stinginess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIN).
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- STIN
- jee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stinginess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeKeep 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 stinginess
American and British speakers say stinginess in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪndʒinɪs/ in the US and /ˈstɪndʒinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIN-jee-nis.
What does stinginess mean?
- The property of being stingy: a lack of generosity; excessive parsimony.
Where does stinginess come from?
From stingy + -ness.
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Questions about saying stinginess
How do you pronounce stinginess?
Say STIN-jee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪndʒinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈstɪndʒinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stinginess?
Stinginess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIN). Broken into parts: STIN · jee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say stinginess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪndʒinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈstɪndʒinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.