How to pronounce frankness
Say it like FRANGK-nus. Frankness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK).
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- FRANGK
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frankness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frankness
American and British speakers say frankness in essentially the same way: /ˈfræŋknəs/ in the US and /ˈfræŋknəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRANGK-nus.
What does frankness mean?
- The state of being frank; candour; honesty.“complete frankness”
Where does frankness come from?
From frank + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying frankness
How do you pronounce frankness?
Say FRANGK-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋknəs/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frankness?
Frankness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK). Broken into parts: FRANGK · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say frankness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræŋknəs/ and the British form is /ˈfræŋknəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.