How to pronounce friendliness
Say it like FREND-lee-nis. Friendliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREND).
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- FREND
- lee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Friendliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of friendliness
American and British speakers say friendliness in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛndlinɪs/ in the US and /ˈfrɛndlinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREND-lee-nis.
What does friendliness mean?
- The quality of being friendly.
Where does friendliness come from?
From Middle English freendlynesse, frendlynes, equivalent to friendly + -ness.
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Questions about saying friendliness
How do you pronounce friendliness?
Say FREND-lee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛndlinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛndlinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in friendliness?
Friendliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREND). Broken into parts: FREND · lee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say friendliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛndlinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛndlinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.