How to pronounce forthrightness
Say it like FOR-thryte-nus. Forthrightness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- thryte
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forthrightness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forthrightness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-thryte-nus.
What does forthrightness mean?
- The characteristic or quality of being forthright
Where does forthrightness come from?
From Middle English forthrightnesse, forþriȝtnesse, equivalent to forthright + -ness.
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Questions about saying forthrightness
How do you pronounce forthrightness?
Say FOR-thryte-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌθraɪtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌθraɪtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forthrightness?
Forthrightness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · thryte · nus.
Is forthrightness 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 /ˈfɔːˌθraɪtnəs/ (FAW-thryte-nus).