How to pronounce wrinkliness
Say it like RING-kuh-lee-nus. Wrinkliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- kuh
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrinkliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep 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 wrinkliness
American and British speakers say wrinkliness in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋkəlinəs/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋkəlinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-kuh-lee-nus.
What does wrinkliness mean?
- The state or condition or being wrinkly or wrinkled; rugosity, wrinkledness.
Where does wrinkliness come from?
From wrinkly + -ness.
Questions about saying wrinkliness
How do you pronounce wrinkliness?
Say RING-kuh-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋkəlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋkəlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrinkliness?
Wrinkliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · kuh · lee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say wrinkliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋkəlinəs/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋkəlinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.