How to pronounce weediness
Say it like WEE-dee-nus. Weediness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- dee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weediness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep 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 weediness
American and British speakers say weediness in essentially the same way: /ˈwidinəs/ in the US and /ˈwiːdinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-dee-nus.
What does weediness mean?
- The quality of being weedy or feeble.
- The quality of resembling, or being overgrown with, weeds.
Where does weediness come from?
From weedy + -ness.
Words that rhyme with weediness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weediness.
Questions about saying weediness
How do you pronounce weediness?
Say WEE-dee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwidinəs/. In British English it is /ˈwiːdinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weediness?
Weediness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · dee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say weediness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwidinəs/ and the British form is /ˈwiːdinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.