How to pronounce harmfulness
Say it like HARM-ful-nus. Harmfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARM).
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- HARM
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fulKeep 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 harmfulness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHM-ful-nus.
What does harmfulness mean?
- The characteristic of being harmful.
Where does harmfulness come from?
From harmful + -ness.
Questions about saying harmfulness
How do you pronounce harmfulness?
Say HARM-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrmfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːmfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmfulness?
Harmfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARM). Broken into parts: HARM · ful · nus.
Is harmfulness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɑːmfəlnəs/ (HAHM-ful-nus).