How to pronounce coldness
Say it like KOHLD-nus. Coldness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHLD).
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- KOHLD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coldness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coldness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHLD-nus.
What does coldness mean?
- The relative lack of heat.
- The sensation resulting from exposure to low temperatures.
- Limited enthusiasm or affection; coolness.
Where does coldness come from?
From Middle English coldnesse, from Old English cealdness, cealdnys (“coldness”), from Proto-West Germanic *kaldanassī (“coldness”), equivalent to cold + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- hotness
Words that rhyme with coldness
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Questions about saying coldness
How do you pronounce coldness?
Say KOHLD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊldnəs/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊldnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coldness?
Coldness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHLD). Broken into parts: KOHLD · nus.
Is coldness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊldnəs/ (KOHLD-nus).