How to pronounce quietness
Say it like KWY-ut-nus. Quietness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- ut
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quietness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- utKeep 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 quietness
American and British speakers say quietness in essentially the same way: /ˈkwaɪətnəs/ in the US and /ˈkwaɪətnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWY-ut-nus.
What does quietness mean?
- Absence of sound; silence or hush.
- Absence of disturbance; calm, stillness or serenity.
Where does quietness come from?
From Middle English quietnes, quietnesse, quietenesse, qwietnesse, qwietenesse, equivalent to quiet + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- silence
- roo
Questions about saying quietness
How do you pronounce quietness?
Say KWY-ut-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪətnəs/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪətnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quietness?
Quietness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · ut · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say quietness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwaɪətnəs/ and the British form is /ˈkwaɪətnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.