sourness Meaning & Definition
/ˈsaʊ.ənəs/
What Does Sourness Mean?
As a noun, sourness means The condition or quality of being sour.
Word Facts for Sourness
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsaʊ.ənəs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | sullenness, sour and acidity |
| Plural | sournesses |
Sourness Definition (Noun)
- The condition or quality of being sour.
Synonyms of Sourness
Sourness synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sourness (countable and uncountable, plural sournesses)
Words That Rhyme With Sourness
Origin of Sourness
From Middle English sournesse, sournes, from Old English sūrnes (“sourness”), equivalent to sour + -ness.
Sourness Pronunciation
Sourness is pronounced /ˈsaʊ.ənəs/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (saʊ).
Quick Answers About Sourness
What part of speech is sourness?
Sourness is a noun.
What is another word for sourness?
Words with a similar meaning to sourness include sullenness, sour and acidity. See the full list of sourness synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sourness?
The plural of sourness is sournesses.