How to Pronounce Bleakness

To pronounce "bleakness", say BLEAKN-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

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Letters

BLEAKN-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “bleakness”

"bleakness" has 2 syllables: bleakn-ess. It rhymes with uniqueness and weakness, if that helps it stick.

What does bleakness mean?

noun

  1. The characteristic of being bleak.

Words that rhyme with bleakness

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uniquenessweaknessmeeknesssleeknesspreaknesschicness

Related words

desolationdrearinessgrimnessdismalnessblearinessblacknessgloominessdreadfulness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bleakness"?▾

"Bleakness" has 2 syllables: bleakn · ess.

What does "bleakness" mean?▾

Bleakness: The characteristic of being bleak.

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