How to pronounce storminess
Say it like STOR-mee-nis. Storminess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR).
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- STOR
- mee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Storminess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 storminess
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW-mee-nis.
What does storminess mean?
- The state or quality of being stormy.
- The severity of a storm.
Where does storminess come from?
From stormy + -ness.
Questions about saying storminess
How do you pronounce storminess?
Say STOR-mee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrminɪs/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːminɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in storminess?
Storminess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR). Broken into parts: STOR · mee · nis.
Is storminess pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɔːminɪs/ (STAW-mee-nis).