How to pronounce weariness
Say it like WEER-ee-nis. Weariness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEER).
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- WEER
- ee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weariness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of weariness
American and British speakers say weariness in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪrinɪs/ in the US and /ˈwɪərinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEER-ee-nis.
What does weariness mean?
- Exhaustion, fatigue or tiredness.
- A lack of interest or excitement.
Where does weariness come from?
From Middle English werynes, werinesse, from Old English wēriġnes (“weariness”), equivalent to weary + -ness.
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Questions about saying weariness
How do you pronounce weariness?
Say WEER-ee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪrinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈwɪərinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weariness?
Weariness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEER). Broken into parts: WEER · ee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say weariness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪrinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈwɪərinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.