To pronounce "pertness", say PERTN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpəːtnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpəːtnəs/
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"pertness" has 2 syllables: pertn-ess. It rhymes with inertness and alertness, if that helps it stick.
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"Pertness" has 2 syllables: pertn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "pertness" is /ˈpəːtnəs/.
Pertness: The quality of being pert; cheekiness, impudence.
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