How to pronounce wretchedness
Say it like RECH-id-nus. Wretchedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RECH).
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- RECH
- id
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wretchedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wretchedness
American and British speakers say wretchedness in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/ in the US and /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RECH-id-nus.
What does wretchedness mean?
- An unhappy state of mental or physical suffering.
- A state of prolonged misfortune, privation, or anguish.
Where does wretchedness come from?
From Middle English wrecchednesse; equivalent to wretched + -ness.
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Questions about saying wretchedness
How do you pronounce wretchedness?
Say RECH-id-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wretchedness?
Wretchedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RECH). Broken into parts: RECH · id · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say wretchedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/ and the British form is /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.