How to pronounce faithfulness
Say it like FAYTH-ful-nes. Faithfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYTH).
- FAYTH
- ful
- nes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faithfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of faithfulness
American and British speakers say faithfulness in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪθfəlˌnɛs/ in the US and /ˈfeɪθfəlˌnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYTH-ful-nes.
What does faithfulness mean?
- Constancy of support, alliance, and respect.“His faithfulness to his wife and family was admired.”
- Constancy of belief.“His faithfulness kept him going through the darkest times.”
- Consistency; exactness in copying or following.“faithfulness to the original”
Where does faithfulness come from?
From Middle English feithfulnesse, equivalent to faithful + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- faithlessness
- disloyalty
- infidelity
- unfaithfulness
Questions about saying faithfulness
How do you pronounce faithfulness?
Say FAYTH-ful-nes. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪθfəlˌnɛs/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪθfəlˌnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faithfulness?
Faithfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYTH). Broken into parts: FAYTH · ful · nes.
Do Americans and Brits say faithfulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪθfəlˌnɛs/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪθfəlˌnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.