How to Pronounce "awkwardness"
word
ˈɔkwɝdnəs
AWK-wurd-ness
ˈɔːkwədnəs
AWK-wuhd-ness
Definition
The feeling or quality of being uncomfortable, embarrassed, or clumsy in a situation. It can describe a person, a moment, or the atmosphere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔkwɝdnəs
British English
ˈɔːkwədnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWK-wurd-ness
UK
AWK-wuhd-ness
Listen in Context
There was a moment of awkwardness when nobody spoke.
His awkwardness made it hard for him to join the conversation.
She smiled to ease the awkwardness.
You could feel the awkwardness in the air after his joke fell flat.