How to pronounce goodnesses
Say it like GUUD-nuh-siz. Goodnesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- nuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodnesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goodnesses
American and British speakers say goodnesses in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊdnəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈɡʊdnəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUD-nuh-siz.
What does goodnesses mean?
- plural of goodness How to pronounce goodness
Questions about saying goodnesses
How do you pronounce goodnesses?
Say GUUD-nuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdnəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdnəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodnesses?
Goodnesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · nuh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say goodnesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊdnəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊdnəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.