How to pronounce tiredness
Say it like TY-erd-nis. Tiredness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- erd
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiredness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tiredness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-ud-nis.
What does tiredness mean?
- The state of being tired.
Where does tiredness come from?
From Middle English tiredness, terednesse, equivalent to tired + -ness.
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Questions about saying tiredness
How do you pronounce tiredness?
Say TY-erd-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪɚdnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪədnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiredness?
Tiredness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · erd · nis.
Is tiredness 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 /ˈtaɪədnɪs/ (TY-ud-nis).