How to pronounce softness
Say it like SAWFT-nus. Softness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWFT).
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- SAWFT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Softness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of softness
American and British speakers say softness in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔftnəs/ in the US and /ˈsɒftnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOFT-nus.
What does softness mean?
- The quality of being soft.
Where does softness come from?
From Middle English softnesse, from Old English sōftnes, alteration of earlier sēftnes.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying softness
How do you pronounce softness?
Say SAWFT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔftnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɒftnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in softness?
Softness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWFT). Broken into parts: SAWFT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say softness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔftnəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɒftnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.