How To Pronounce Largeness
largeness
How To Say Largeness Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, largeness is pronounced /ˈlɑːdʒ.nəs/ or /ˈlɑːdʒ.nɪs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlɑːʴdʒ.nəs]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlɑːrdʒ.nəs/.
Largeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Largeness has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Transcription Tips For Largeness
- Rule 1
Double Letters
Double letters usually realise one sound. There are some cases where double letters realise two sounds, which usually happens with cc and zz.
letter /ˈlet.ə/bigger /ˈbɪɡ.ə/manner /ˈmæn.ə/
Here. Largeness /ˈlɑːdʒ.nəs/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Largeness /ˈlɑːdʒ.nəs/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Largeness /ˈlɑːdʒ.nəs/
Questions About Largeness
How do you say largeness phonetically?
Largeness sounds like LAHJ-nuhs in British English and LARJ-nuhs in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce largeness in British English?
In British English, largeness is pronounced /ˈlɑːdʒ.nəs/ or /ˈlɑːdʒ.nɪs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlɑːʴdʒ.nəs].
How do you pronounce largeness in American English?
In American English, largeness is pronounced /ˈlɑːrdʒ.nəs/.
How many syllables are in largeness?
Largeness has two syllables, /lɑːdʒ/ + /nəs/.
Where is the stress in largeness?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /lɑːdʒ/.
Do British and American English pronounce largeness the same way?
No. British English has /ˈlɑːdʒ.nəs/ and American English has /ˈlɑːrdʒ.nəs/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Largeness
Largeness has two syllables. See how largeness divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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