How to pronounce teartness
Say it like TIH-ert-nus. Teartness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIH).
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US American/ˈtɪɚtnəs/TIH-ert-nus
UK British/ˈtɪətnəs/TEERT-nus
- TIH
- ert
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teartness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of teartness
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEERT-nus.
What does teartness mean?
noun
- The condition of being teart.
Where does teartness come from?
From teart + -ness.
Questions about saying teartness
How do you pronounce teartness?
Say TIH-ert-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪɚtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɪətnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teartness?
Teartness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIH). Broken into parts: TIH · ert · nus.
Is teartness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈtɪətnəs/ (TEERT-nus).