How to pronounce wetness
Say it like WET-nus. Wetness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET).
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- WET
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wetness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wetness
American and British speakers say wetness in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛtnəs/ in the US and /ˈwɛtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WET-nus.
What does wetness mean?
- The condition of being wet.
- Moisture.
- Rainy or damp weather.
Where does wetness come from?
From Middle English wetnes, wetnesse, from Old English wǣtnes (“moisture, wetness”).
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Questions about saying wetness
How do you pronounce wetness?
Say WET-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwɛtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wetness?
Wetness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET). Broken into parts: WET · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say wetness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛtnəs/ and the British form is /ˈwɛtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.