How to pronounce tardiness
Say it like TAR-dee-nus. Tardiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- dee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tardiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 tardiness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-dee-nus.
What does tardiness mean?
- The state or quality of being tardy.
- The result or product of being tardy.
Where does tardiness come from?
From tardy + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying tardiness
How do you pronounce tardiness?
Say TAR-dee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrdinəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːdinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tardiness?
Tardiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · dee · nus.
Is tardiness 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 /ˈtɑːdinəs/ (TAH-dee-nus).