How to pronounce wariness
Say it like WER-ee-nis. Wariness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER).
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US American/ˈwɛrinɪs/WER-ee-nis
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- WER
- ee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wariness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does wariness mean?
noun
- vigilance or the condition of being alert
- precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk
Where does wariness come from?
From wary + -ness.
Questions about saying wariness
How do you pronounce wariness?
Say WER-ee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wariness?
Wariness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WER). Broken into parts: WER · ee · nis.