How to pronounce thinness
Say it like THIN-nis. Thinness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIN).
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- THIN
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thinness
American and British speakers say thinness in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪnnɪs/ in the US and /ˈθɪnnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIN-nis.
What does thinness mean?
- The state or quality of being thin.
Where does thinness come from?
From Middle English thynnesse, from Old English þynnes (“thinness, slightness of density, lack of density, tenuity, fluidity, poverty, feebleness of sight, weakness”), equivalent to thin + -ness.
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Questions about saying thinness
How do you pronounce thinness?
Say THIN-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪnnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈθɪnnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinness?
Thinness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIN). Broken into parts: THIN · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say thinness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪnnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈθɪnnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.