How to pronounce fickleness
Say it like FIK-ul-nus. Fickleness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- ul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fickleness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fickleness
American and British speakers say fickleness in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪkəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈfɪkəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIK-ul-nus.
What does fickleness mean?
- The quality of being fickle.
Where does fickleness come from?
From Middle English fikelnesse, equivalent to fickle + -ness.
Questions about saying fickleness
How do you pronounce fickleness?
Say FIK-ul-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪkəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɪkəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fickleness?
Fickleness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · ul · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say fickleness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪkəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfɪkəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.