How to pronounce oldness
Say it like OHLD-nus. Oldness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHLD).
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- OHLD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oldness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oldness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHLD-nus.
What does oldness mean?
- The state of being old; age.
Where does oldness come from?
From Middle English oldnesse, from Old English ealdnes, ealdnyss (“oldness; age”), equivalent to old + -ness.
Questions about saying oldness
How do you pronounce oldness?
Say OHLD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊldnəs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊldnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oldness?
Oldness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHLD). Broken into parts: OHLD · nus.
Is oldness 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 /ˈəʊldnəs/ (OHLD-nus).