Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

redness

/ɹˈɛdnəs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.95 in modern English

Syllables
red-ness
IPA
/ɹˈɛdnəs/
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state or quality of being red.

Uncountable

noun

A red discoloration, especially of skin.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English reednes, rednesse, from Old English rēadnes (“redness”), equivalent to red + -ness.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *h₁rewdʰ-, reednes, rēadnes

Usage

Inflected Forms

rednesses (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

reddening ruddiness erythema rash reddishness

Synonyms

red inflammation rubor

Questions

How do you pronounce redness?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹˈɛdnəs/.
What does redness mean?
The state or quality of being red.
Where does redness come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce redness

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