How to pronounce sureness
Say it like SHOOR-nus. Sureness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOOR).
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- SHOOR
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sureness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sureness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHOOR-nus.
What does sureness mean?
- The property of being sure, certainty.“His sureness was born of having looked it up in a reputable reference book.”
- The property of being sure, deft, confident of ability.“The surgeon's sureness was the result of long study in school and long practice in the operating room, never did he hesitate and never was there a mis-move.”
- The result or product of being sure.
Where does sureness come from?
From Middle English surenes; equivalent to sure + -ness.
Questions about saying sureness
How do you pronounce sureness?
Say SHOOR-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊrnəs/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sureness?
Sureness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOOR). Broken into parts: SHOOR · nus.
Is sureness 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 /ˈʃʊənəs/ (SHOOR-nus).