How to pronounce coolness
Say it like KOOL-nus. Coolness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOOL).
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- KOOL
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coolness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coolness
American and British speakers say coolness in essentially the same way: /ˈkulnəs/ in the US and /ˈkuːlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOL-nus.
What does coolness mean?
- Moderate chilliness.
- Calmness, confidence, or level-headedness.
- Conflict or hostility or an instance of such that stands in contrast to expected friendliness or interest.
Where does coolness come from?
From Middle English colnes, colnesse, from Old English cōlnes, cœ̄lnes, cēlnes (“coolness; cool air, breeze”), from Proto-West Germanic *kōlinassī, equivalent to cool + -ness.
Questions about saying coolness
How do you pronounce coolness?
Say KOOL-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkulnəs/. In British English it is /ˈkuːlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coolness?
Coolness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOOL). Broken into parts: KOOL · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say coolness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkulnəs/ and the British form is /ˈkuːlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.