How to pronounce faintness
Say it like FAYNT-nus. Faintness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYNT).
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- FAYNT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faintness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of faintness
American and British speakers say faintness in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪntnəs/ in the US and /ˈfeɪntnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYNT-nus.
What does faintness mean?
- The property of being or feeling faint.
Where does faintness come from?
From Middle English faintnesse, feintnesse, equivalent to faint + -ness.
Questions about saying faintness
How do you pronounce faintness?
Say FAYNT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪntnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪntnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faintness?
Faintness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYNT). Broken into parts: FAYNT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say faintness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪntnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪntnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.