How to pronounce farsightedness
Say it like far-SY-tid-nus. Farsightedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌfɑrˈsaɪtɪdnəs/far-SY-tid-nus
UK British/ˌfɑːˈsaɪtɪdnəs/fah-SY-tid-nus
- far
- SY
- tid
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farsightedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- farGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of farsightedness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fah-SY-tid-nus.
What does farsightedness mean?
noun
- The condition of being unable to focus on near objects; presbyopia.
- The quality of being considerate regarding events that may occur in the future.
Where does farsightedness come from?
From farsighted + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hyperopia
- vision
- foresightedness
- presbyopia
- hypermetropia
- hypermetropy
- longsightedness
- prevision
Questions about saying farsightedness
How do you pronounce farsightedness?
Say far-SY-tid-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑrˈsaɪtɪdnəs/. In British English it is /ˌfɑːˈsaɪtɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farsightedness?
Farsightedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: far · SY · tid · nus.
Is farsightedness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌfɑːˈsaɪtɪdnəs/ (fah-SY-tid-nus).