How to pronounce forcefulness
Say it like FORS-ful-nus. Forcefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORS).
- FORS
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forcefulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fulKeep 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 forcefulness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWS-ful-nus.
What does forcefulness mean?
- The characteristic or quality of being forceful
Where does forcefulness come from?
From forceful + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with forcefulness
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Questions about saying forcefulness
How do you pronounce forcefulness?
Say FORS-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrsfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forcefulness?
Forcefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORS). Broken into parts: FORS · ful · nus.
Is forcefulness 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 /ˈfɔːsfəlnəs/ (FAWS-ful-nus).