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