How to pronounce steadfastness
Say it like STED-fast-nus. Steadfastness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED).
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US American/ˈstɛdˌfæstnəs/STED-fast-nus
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- STED
- fast
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steadfastness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does steadfastness mean?
noun
- Loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty.
- A steadfast resolution.
Where does steadfastness come from?
From Middle English stedfastnesse, stedefastnesse, from Old English stedefæstnes (“steadfastness”), equivalent to steadfast + -ness.
Questions about saying steadfastness
How do you pronounce steadfastness?
Say STED-fast-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛdˌfæstnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steadfastness?
Steadfastness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED). Broken into parts: STED · fast · nus.