How to pronounce quickness
Say it like KWIK-nus. Quickness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
- KWIK
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quickness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quickness
American and British speakers say quickness in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪknəs/ in the US and /ˈkwɪknəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIK-nus.
What does quickness mean?
- rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity“The quickness of the hand deceives the eye.”
Where does quickness come from?
From Middle English quiknes, qwiknes, quyknesse, cwicnesse, equivalent to quick + -ness.
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Words that rhyme with quickness
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Questions about saying quickness
How do you pronounce quickness?
Say KWIK-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪknəs/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quickness?
Quickness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say quickness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪknəs/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪknəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.