How to pronounce gladness
Say it like GLAD-nus. Gladness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay 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 gladness
American and British speakers say gladness in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlædnəs/ in the US and /ˈɡlædnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAD-nus.
What does gladness mean?
- The state of being glad; joy.
Where does gladness come from?
From glad + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gladness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gladness.
Questions about saying gladness
How do you pronounce gladness?
Say GLAD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladness?
Gladness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say gladness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlædnəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡlædnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.