How to pronounce blessedness
Say it like BLES-ud-nus. Blessedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLES).
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- BLES
- ud
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blessedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blessedness
American and British speakers say blessedness in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛsədnəs/ in the US and /ˈblɛsədnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLES-ud-nus.
What does blessedness mean?
- The condition or state of being blessed; holy.
Where does blessedness come from?
Inherited from Middle English blessednesse, equivalent to blessed + -ness.
Questions about saying blessedness
How do you pronounce blessedness?
Say BLES-ud-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛsədnəs/. In British English it is /ˈblɛsədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blessedness?
Blessedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLES). Broken into parts: BLES · ud · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say blessedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛsədnəs/ and the British form is /ˈblɛsədnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.