How to pronounce oneness
Say it like WUHN-nus. Oneness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oneness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oneness
American and British speakers say oneness in essentially the same way: /ˈwʌnnəs/ in the US and /ˈwʌnnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHN-nus.
What does oneness mean?
- The state of being one or undivided; unity.
- The product of being one or undivided.
Where does oneness come from?
From Middle English oonnesse, onnesse, from Old English ānnes (“oneness, unity, agreement, covenant, solitude”), from Proto-West Germanic *ainnassī (“oneness”), equivalent to one + -ness.
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Questions about saying oneness
How do you pronounce oneness?
Say WUHN-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌnnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwʌnnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oneness?
Oneness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say oneness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʌnnəs/ and the British form is /ˈwʌnnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.