How to pronounce readiness
Say it like RED-ee-nus. Readiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of readiness
American and British speakers say readiness in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdinəs/ in the US and /ˈrɛdinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-ee-nus.
What does readiness mean?
- the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)“putting them in readiness”“their preparation was more than adequate”
- prompt willingness“readiness to continue discussions”“they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel”
- (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way“the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution”“his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set”
Where does readiness come from?
From ready + -ness.
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Questions about saying readiness
How do you pronounce readiness?
Say RED-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdinəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readiness?
Readiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · ee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say readiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdinəs/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.