How to pronounce steadiness
Say it like STED-ee-nis. Steadiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED).
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- STED
- ee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steadiness 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of steadiness
American and British speakers say steadiness in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛdinɪs/ in the US and /ˈstɛdinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STED-ee-nis.
What does steadiness mean?
- The state of being steady.
- The degree of stability.
Where does steadiness come from?
From steady + -ness.
Questions about saying steadiness
How do you pronounce steadiness?
Say STED-ee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛdinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈstɛdinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steadiness?
Steadiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED). Broken into parts: STED · ee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say steadiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛdinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈstɛdinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.