How to pronounce highness
Say it like HY-nus. Highness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of highness
American and British speakers say highness in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈhaɪnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-nis.
What does highness mean?
- The state of being high.
- A title of respect when referring to a prince or princess.
Where does highness come from?
From Middle English hyghnesse; equivalent to high + -ness.
Words that rhyme with highness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of highness.
Questions about saying highness
How do you pronounce highness?
Say HY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highness?
Highness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say highness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.