How to pronounce forgetfulness
Say it like fuh-GHET-fuul-nis. Forgetfulness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET).
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- fuh
- GHET
- fuul
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgetfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fuulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forgetfulness
American and British speakers say forgetfulness in essentially the same way: /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ in the US and /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-GHET-fuul-nis.
What does forgetfulness mean?
- The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.
- Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.
- Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention.“forgetfulness of duty”
Where does forgetfulness come from?
From Middle English forgetfulnes, forgetfulnesse, forȝetfulnesse, equivalent to forgetful + -ness.
Questions about saying forgetfulness
How do you pronounce forgetfulness?
Say fuh-GHET-fuul-nis. The American pronunciation is /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/. In British English it is /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgetfulness?
Forgetfulness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET). Broken into parts: fuh · GHET · fuul · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say forgetfulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ and the British form is /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.