How to pronounce stoutness
Say it like STOWT-nus. Stoutness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOWT).
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- STOWT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoutness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stoutness
American and British speakers say stoutness in essentially the same way: /ˈstaʊtnəs/ in the US and /ˈstaʊtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOWT-nus.
What does stoutness mean?
- The state or quality of being stout.
- The result or product of being stout.
Where does stoutness come from?
From stout + -ness.
Questions about saying stoutness
How do you pronounce stoutness?
Say STOWT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaʊtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈstaʊtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoutness?
Stoutness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOWT). Broken into parts: STOWT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say stoutness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaʊtnəs/ and the British form is /ˈstaʊtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.