How to pronounce fatness
Say it like FAT-nus. Fatness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT).
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- FAT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATSay 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 fatness
American and British speakers say fatness in essentially the same way: /ˈfætnəs/ in the US and /ˈfætnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAT-nus.
What does fatness mean?
- The state, quality, or condition of being fat.
Where does fatness come from?
From Middle English fatnesse, fattenesse, from Old English fǣtnes (“fatness, the richest part of anything”), equivalent to fat + -ness.
Words that rhyme with fatness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fatness.
Questions about saying fatness
How do you pronounce fatness?
Say FAT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfætnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfætnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatness?
Fatness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT). Broken into parts: FAT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say fatness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfætnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfætnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.