How to pronounce trustworthiness
Say it like TRUHS-twur-thee-nus. Trustworthiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS).
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- TRUHS
- twur
- thee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trustworthiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- twurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep 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 trustworthiness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRUHS-twur-thee-nus.
What does trustworthiness mean?
- The state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable.
Where does trustworthiness come from?
From trustworthy + -ness.
Questions about saying trustworthiness
How do you pronounce trustworthiness?
Say TRUHS-twur-thee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌsˌtwɝðinəs/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌsˌtwɜːðinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trustworthiness?
Trustworthiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS). Broken into parts: TRUHS · twur · thee · nus.
Is trustworthiness 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 /ˈtrʌsˌtwɜːðinəs/ (TRUHS-twur-thee-nus).