How to pronounce soundness
Say it like SOWND-nus. Soundness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWND).
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- SOWND
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soundness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soundness
American and British speakers say soundness in essentially the same way: /ˈsaʊndnəs/ in the US and /ˈsaʊndnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOWND-nus.
What does soundness mean?
- The state or quality of being sound.
- The result or product of being sound.
- The property (of an argument) of not only being valid, but also of having true premises.
Where does soundness come from?
From Middle English soundenes, soundnes, from Old English *sundnes, *ġesundnes (attested in onsundnes), from Proto-West Germanic *sundnassī (“soundness, health”); equivalent to sound + -ness.
Questions about saying soundness
How do you pronounce soundness?
Say SOWND-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊndnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊndnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soundness?
Soundness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWND). Broken into parts: SOWND · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say soundness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaʊndnəs/ and the British form is /ˈsaʊndnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.