How to pronounce weirdness
Say it like WIH-erd-nus. Weirdness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIH).
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- WIH
- erd
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weirdness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of weirdness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIH-ud-nus.
What does weirdness mean?
- The state or quality of being weird.
- The result or product of being weird.
Where does weirdness come from?
From weird + -ness.
Questions about saying weirdness
How do you pronounce weirdness?
Say WIH-erd-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪɚdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwɪədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weirdness?
Weirdness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIH). Broken into parts: WIH · erd · nus.
Is weirdness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɪədnəs/ (WIH-ud-nus).