How to pronounce totalness
Say it like TOH-tul-nus. Totalness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtoʊtəlnəs/TOH-tul-nus
UK British/ˈtəʊtəlnəs/TOH-tul-nus
- TOH
- tul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totalness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of totalness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TOH-tul-nus.
What does totalness mean?
noun
- The quality or state of being total; entireness; totality.
Where does totalness come from?
From total + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying totalness
How do you pronounce totalness?
Say TOH-tul-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊtəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊtəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in totalness?
Totalness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tul · nus.
Is totalness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊtəlnəs/ (TOH-tul-nus).