How to pronounce gentleness
Say it like JEN-tul-nus. Gentleness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- tul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentleness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gentleness
American and British speakers say gentleness in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-tul-nus.
What does gentleness mean?
- The state of being gentle.
Where does gentleness come from?
From Middle English gentilnesse; equivalent to gentle + -ness.
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Questions about saying gentleness
How do you pronounce gentleness?
Say JEN-tul-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentleness?
Gentleness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · tul · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say gentleness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.