How to pronounce hopefulness
Say it like HOHP-ful-nis. Hopefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHP).
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- HOHP
- ful
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hopefulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hopefulness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHP-ful-nis.
What does hopefulness mean?
- The property of being hopeful.
Where does hopefulness come from?
From hopeful + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying hopefulness
How do you pronounce hopefulness?
Say HOHP-ful-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊpfəlnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊpfəlnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hopefulness?
Hopefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHP). Broken into parts: HOHP · ful · nis.
Is hopefulness 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 /ˈhəʊpfəlnɪs/ (HOHP-ful-nis).