How to pronounce daftness
Say it like DAFT-nus. Daftness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAFT).
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US American/ˈdæftnəs/DAFT-nus
UK British/ˈdɑːftnəs/DAHFT-nus
- DAFT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daftness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of daftness
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAHFT-nus.
What does daftness mean?
noun
- Property of being daft.
- Something that is daft.
Where does daftness come from?
From daft + -ness.
Questions about saying daftness
How do you pronounce daftness?
Say DAFT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæftnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːftnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daftness?
Daftness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAFT). Broken into parts: DAFT · nus.
Is daftness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈdɑːftnəs/ (DAHFT-nus).