How to pronounce loveliness
Say it like LUHV-lee-nus. Loveliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loveliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 loveliness
American and British speakers say loveliness in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvlinəs/ in the US and /ˈlʌvlinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-lee-nus.
What does loveliness mean?
- The property of being lovely, of attractiveness, beauty, appearing to be lovable.
- The result of being lovely.
- A group of ladybirds.
Where does loveliness come from?
From Middle English luflynes; equivalent to lovely + -ness.
Questions about saying loveliness
How do you pronounce loveliness?
Say LUHV-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loveliness?
Loveliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · lee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say loveliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌvlinəs/ and the British form is /ˈlʌvlinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.