How to pronounce fearlessness
Say it like FEE-uh-lih-snis. Fearlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
- FEE
- uh
- lih
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fearlessness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fearlessness
American and British speakers say fearlessness in essentially the same way: /ˈfiəlɪsnɪs/ in the US and /ˈfiːəlɪsnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-uh-lih-snis.
What does fearlessness mean?
- The quality of being fearless.
Where does fearlessness come from?
From fearless + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ballsiness
Questions about saying fearlessness
How do you pronounce fearlessness?
Say FEE-uh-lih-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiəlɪsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfiːəlɪsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fearlessness?
Fearlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · uh · lih · snis.
Do Americans and Brits say fearlessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfiəlɪsnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈfiːəlɪsnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.