How to Pronounce "meanness"
word
ˈminnəs
MEEN-ness
mˈiːnnəs
MEEN-ness
Definition
Meanness is the quality of being unkind, cruel, or not generous to others. It can refer to treating people badly or being unwilling to share or help.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈminnəs
British English
mˈiːnnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEN-ness
UK
MEEN-ness
Listen in Context
The meanness in his words made her cry.
Children should not show meanness to others.
His meanness with money is well known.
There’s a certain meanness in the way he jokes about people.