How to pronounce fondness
Say it like FOND-nus. Fondness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOND).
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- FOND
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fondness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fondness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOND-nus.
What does fondness mean?
- The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity.
Where does fondness come from?
From Middle English fondnes, fondnesse, fonnednesse, equivalent to fond + -ness.
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Questions about saying fondness
How do you pronounce fondness?
Say FOND-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑndnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fondness?
Fondness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOND). Broken into parts: FOND · nus.
Is fondness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒndnəs/ (FOND-nus).