How to pronounce kindness
Say it like KYND-nus. Kindness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYND).
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- KYND
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYNDSay 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 kindness
American and British speakers say kindness in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪndnəs/ in the US and /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYND-nis.
What does kindness mean?
- the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
- tendency to be kind and forgiving
- a kind act
Where does kindness come from?
From Middle English kyndenesse, equivalent to kind + -ness.
Words that rhyme with kindness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kindness.
Questions about saying kindness
How do you pronounce kindness?
Say KYND-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪndnəs/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪndnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindness?
Kindness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYND). Broken into parts: KYND · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say kindness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪndnəs/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪndnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.