How to pronounce foulness
Say it like FOWL-nus. Foulness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWL).
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- FOWL
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foulness
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: fowl-NES.
What does foulness mean?
- The state of being foul.
Where does foulness come from?
From Middle English foulnesse, foulnes, from Old English fūlnes (“foulness”), equivalent to foul + -ness.
Questions about saying foulness
How do you pronounce foulness?
Say FOWL-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊlnəs/. In British English it is /faʊlˈnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foulness?
Foulness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWL). Broken into parts: FOWL · nus.
Is foulness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /faʊlˈnɛs/ (fowl-NES).