How to pronounce whiteness
Say it like WYTE-nus. Whiteness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE).
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- WYTE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whiteness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whiteness
American and British speakers say whiteness in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪtnəs/ in the US and /ˈwaɪtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYTE-nus.
What does whiteness mean?
- The state or quality of being white (all senses).
- The quality of being white (in the racial sense).
- The quality of being white noise.
Where does whiteness come from?
Inherited from Middle English whitenesse, whitnesse, whytnesse, hwitnesse, from Old English hwītnes (“whiteness”), equivalent to white + -ness.
Words that rhyme with whiteness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whiteness.
Questions about saying whiteness
How do you pronounce whiteness?
Say WYTE-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whiteness?
Whiteness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE). Broken into parts: WYTE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say whiteness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪtnəs/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.