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