How to pronounce playfulness
Say it like PLAY-ful-nus. Playfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Playfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 playfulness
American and British speakers say playfulness in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-ful-nus.
What does playfulness mean?
- The quality of being playful.
Where does playfulness come from?
From playful + -ness.
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Questions about saying playfulness
How do you pronounce playfulness?
Say PLAY-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in playfulness?
Playfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · ful · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say playfulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.