How to pronounce loneliness
Say it like LOHN-lee-nus. Loneliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOHN).
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- LOHN
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loneliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHNSay 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 loneliness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHN-lee-nus.
What does loneliness mean?
- the state of being alone in solitary isolation
- sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
- a disposition toward being alone
Where does loneliness come from?
From lonely + -ness.
Questions about saying loneliness
How do you pronounce loneliness?
Say LOHN-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊnlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈləʊnlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loneliness?
Loneliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOHN). Broken into parts: LOHN · lee · nus.
Is loneliness 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 /ˈləʊnlinəs/ (LOHN-lee-nus).