How to pronounce uncleanness
Say it like un-KLEEN-nus. Uncleanness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEEN).
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- un
- KLEEN
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncleanness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KLEENSay this part loudest and longest. 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 uncleanness
American and British speakers say uncleanness in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈklinnəs/ in the US and /ʌnˈkliːnnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KLEEN-nus.
What does uncleanness mean?
- The state of being unclean
- The result or product of being unclean.
Where does uncleanness come from?
From Middle English unclennesse, from Old English unclǣnnes; equivalent to unclean + -ness.
Words that rhyme with uncleanness
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Questions about saying uncleanness
How do you pronounce uncleanness?
Say un-KLEEN-nus. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈklinnəs/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkliːnnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncleanness?
Uncleanness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEEN). Broken into parts: un · KLEEN · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say uncleanness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈklinnəs/ and the British form is /ʌnˈkliːnnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.