How to Pronounce "seriousness"
word
/ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/
SEER-ee-uhs-nuhs
/sˈiəɹɪəsnəs/
SEE-uh-ree-uhs-nuhs
Definition
The quality of being serious, not joking or playing; also used to show how important or severe something is.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/
British English
/sˈiəɹɪəsnəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEER-ee-uhs-nuhs
UK
SEE-uh-ree-uhs-nuhs
Listen in Context
We must understand the seriousness of this problem.
The doctor spoke with seriousness about my health.
Her seriousness surprised everyone in the meeting.
Don’t laugh—he said it with real seriousness.