How to pronounce holiness
Say it like HOH-lee-nus. Holiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of holiness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-lee-nus.
What does holiness mean?
- The state or condition of being holy.
Where does holiness come from?
From Middle English holynesse, holinesse, halinesse, from Old English hāliġnes (“holiness, a holy thing, rites”), from Proto-West Germanic *hailagnassī, equivalent to holy + -ness.
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Questions about saying holiness
How do you pronounce holiness?
Say HOH-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holiness?
Holiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · lee · nus.
Is holiness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊlinəs/ (HOH-lee-nus).