How to pronounce fixedness
Say it like FIK-sid-nus. Fixedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- sid
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixedness 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.
- sidKeep 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 fixedness
American and British speakers say fixedness in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪksɪdnəs/ in the US and /ˈfɪksɪdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIK-sid-nus.
What does fixedness mean?
- The state or condition of being fixed.
Where does fixedness come from?
From fixed + -ness.
Questions about saying fixedness
How do you pronounce fixedness?
Say FIK-sid-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪksɪdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɪksɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixedness?
Fixedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · sid · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say fixedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪksɪdnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfɪksɪdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.