How to pronounce vacuousness
Say it like VAK-yoo-uh-snus. Vacuousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK).
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- VAK
- yoo
- uh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacuousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vacuousness
American and British speakers say vacuousness in essentially the same way: /ˈvækjuəsnəs/ in the US and /ˈvækjuːəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAK-yoo-uh-snus.
What does vacuousness mean?
- Being empty.
- Being stupid.
Where does vacuousness come from?
From vacuous + -ness.
Questions about saying vacuousness
How do you pronounce vacuousness?
Say VAK-yoo-uh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvækjuəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈvækjuːəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacuousness?
Vacuousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK). Broken into parts: VAK · yoo · uh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say vacuousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvækjuəsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈvækjuːəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.