How to pronounce fastness
Say it like FAST-nus. Fastness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAST).
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- FAST
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fastness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASTSay 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 fastness
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAHST-nus.
What does fastness mean?
- The quality or state of being strongly attached; firmness, secureness, tenacity.
- The ability of a dye to withstand fading.
- The quality or state of moving quickly; quickness, rapidity, swiftness.
Where does fastness come from?
From Middle English fastnes, fastnesse (“immovableness, stability; firmness, solidness; secure attachment; constancy; obstinacy; something giving firmness or strength; of sleep: soundness; of a wound: healing; assurance, confirmation”) [and
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Questions about saying fastness
How do you pronounce fastness?
Say FAST-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæstnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːstnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fastness?
Fastness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAST). Broken into parts: FAST · nus.
Is fastness 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 /ˈfɑːstnəs/ (FAHST-nus).