How to Pronounce Shrewdness

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

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SHREWDN-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “shrewdness”

"shrewdness" has 2 syllables: shrewdn-ess. It rhymes with crudeness and rudeness, if that helps it stick.

What does shrewdness mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being shrewd.
  2. An invented collective name for a group of apes.

Words that rhyme with shrewdness

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crudenessrudenesslewdnessnudeness

Related words

astutenessperspicacityperspicaciousnesssagacityshrewdityshrewishnesscleverishnesscleverness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrewdness"?▾

"Shrewdness" has 2 syllables: shrewdn · ess.

What does "shrewdness" mean?▾

Shrewdness: The quality of being shrewd.

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