How to pronounce lovingkindness
Say it like luh-ving-KYND-nis. Lovingkindness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYND).
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- luh
- ving
- KYND
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lovingkindness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lovingkindness
American and British speakers say lovingkindness in essentially the same way: /ˌləvɪŋˈkaɪndnɪs/ in the US and /lʌvɪŋˈkaɪndnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: luv-ing-KYND-nis.
What does lovingkindness mean?
- Kindness or mercy which is based on, or arises from, love; (countable) an act of such kindness or mercy.
Where does lovingkindness come from?
From loving + kindness.
Questions about saying lovingkindness
How do you pronounce lovingkindness?
Say luh-ving-KYND-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˌləvɪŋˈkaɪndnɪs/. In British English it is /lʌvɪŋˈkaɪndnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lovingkindness?
Lovingkindness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYND). Broken into parts: luh · ving · KYND · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say lovingkindness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌləvɪŋˈkaɪndnɪs/ and the British form is /lʌvɪŋˈkaɪndnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.