How to pronounce cheerfulness
Say it like CHEER-ful-nus. Cheerfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER).
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- CHEER
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheerfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fulKeep 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 cheerfulness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEER-ful-nus.
What does cheerfulness mean?
- The state of being cheerful; joy.
Where does cheerfulness come from?
From Middle English cherefulnes; equivalent to cheerful + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cheerfulness
How do you pronounce cheerfulness?
Say CHEER-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪəfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheerfulness?
Cheerfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER). Broken into parts: CHEER · ful · nus.
Is cheerfulness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɪəfəlnəs/ (CHEER-ful-nus).