How to pronounce foolhardiness
Say it like FOOL-har-dee-nus. Foolhardiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOL).
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- FOOL
- har
- dee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foolhardiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. 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 foolhardiness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOOL-hah-dee-nus.
What does foolhardiness mean?
- The quality of being foolhardy.
Where does foolhardiness come from?
From Middle English foolhardynesse; equivalent to foolhardy + -ness.
Questions about saying foolhardiness
How do you pronounce foolhardiness?
Say FOOL-har-dee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfulˌhɑrdinəs/. In British English it is /ˈfuːlˌhɑːdinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foolhardiness?
Foolhardiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOL). Broken into parts: FOOL · har · dee · nus.
Is foolhardiness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfuːlˌhɑːdinəs/ (FOOL-hah-dee-nus).