How to pronounce strangeness
Say it like STRAYNJ-nus. Strangeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYNJ).
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- STRAYNJ
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strangeness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of strangeness
American and British speakers say strangeness in essentially the same way: /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/ in the US and /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAYNJ-nus.
What does strangeness mean?
- The state or quality of being strange, odd or weird.
- The product or result of being strange.
- One of the quantum numbers of subatomic particles, depending upon the relative number of strange quarks and anti-strange quarks.
Where does strangeness come from?
From Middle English straungenesse; equivalent to strange + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying strangeness
How do you pronounce strangeness?
Say STRAYNJ-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strangeness?
Strangeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYNJ). Broken into parts: STRAYNJ · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say strangeness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/ and the British form is /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.