How to pronounce weaknesses
Say it like WEEK-nuh-suz. Weaknesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEK).
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- WEEK
- nuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weaknesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of weaknesses
American and British speakers say weaknesses in essentially the same way: /ˈwiknəsəz/ in the US and /ˈwiːknɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEEK-nih-siz.
What does weaknesses mean?
- plural of weakness How to pronounce weakness
- plural of weaknesse
Questions about saying weaknesses
How do you pronounce weaknesses?
Say WEEK-nuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwiknəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈwiːknɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weaknesses?
Weaknesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEK). Broken into parts: WEEK · nuh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say weaknesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwiknəsəz/ and the British form is /ˈwiːknɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.