How to pronounce uneasiness
Say it like uhn-EE-zee-nus. Uneasiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- uhn
- EE
- zee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uneasiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep 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 uneasiness
American and British speakers say uneasiness in essentially the same way: /ˌʌˈnizinəs/ in the US and /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-EE-zee-nus.
What does uneasiness mean?
- The state of being uneasy, nervous or restless.
- An anxious state of mind; anxiety.
Where does uneasiness come from?
From uneasy + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying uneasiness
How do you pronounce uneasiness?
Say uhn-EE-zee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈnizinəs/. In British English it is /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uneasiness?
Uneasiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: uhn · EE · zee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say uneasiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌˈnizinəs/ and the British form is /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.