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