How to pronounce peacefulness
Say it like PEES-ful-nus. Peacefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEES).
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- PEES
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peacefulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peacefulness
American and British speakers say peacefulness in essentially the same way: /ˈpisfəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEES-ful-nus.
What does peacefulness mean?
- The state of being peaceful.
Where does peacefulness come from?
From peaceful + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying peacefulness
How do you pronounce peacefulness?
Say PEES-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peacefulness?
Peacefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEES). Broken into parts: PEES · ful · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say peacefulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpisfəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.