How to pronounce stillness
Say it like STIL-nus. Stillness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL).
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- STIL
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stillness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stillness
American and British speakers say stillness in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪlnəs/ in the US and /ˈstɪlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIL-nus.
What does stillness mean?
- The quality or state of being still.
- Habitual silence or quiet; taciturnity.
Where does stillness come from?
From Middle English stilnesse, from Old English stilnes (“stillness, quiet; absence of noise or disturbance, release, relaxation; silence, abstention from speech; absence of disturbance or molestation, tranquility, peace, security; that whi
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Questions about saying stillness
How do you pronounce stillness?
Say STIL-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈstɪlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stillness?
Stillness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL). Broken into parts: STIL · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say stillness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈstɪlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.