How to pronounce tanness
Say it like TAN-nis. Tanness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tanness
American and British speakers say tanness in essentially the same way: /ˈtænnɪs/ in the US and /ˈtænnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-nis.
What does tanness mean?
- The quality or state of being tan.“not so much brownness as tanness”
- The depth (hue or saturation) of tan that is present.“The tanness of these Pantone values is debatable.”
- The degree to which someone is tanned (from suntanning or from a tanning bed).
Where does tanness come from?
From tan + -ness.
Questions about saying tanness
How do you pronounce tanness?
Say TAN-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtænnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanness?
Tanness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say tanness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtænnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.