How to pronounce sturdiness
Say it like STUR-dee-nus. Sturdiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- dee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sturdiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sturdiness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUR-dee-nus.
What does sturdiness mean?
- The state or quality of being sturdy.
Where does sturdiness come from?
From sturdy + -ness.
Questions about saying sturdiness
How do you pronounce sturdiness?
Say STUR-dee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝdinəs/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːdinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sturdiness?
Sturdiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · dee · nus.
Is sturdiness 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 /ˈstɜːdinəs/ (STUR-dee-nus).