How to pronounce stoicness
Say it like STOH-ik-nus. Stoicness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- ik
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoicness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. 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 stoicness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-ik-nus.
What does stoicness mean?
- The quality or state of being stoic; impassiveness, endurance, or indifference to pleasure or pain.
- The nature or characteristics of the school of philosophy centered on reason and endurance; used in analytical discourse.
Where does stoicness come from?
From Latin stōicismus.
Questions about saying stoicness
How do you pronounce stoicness?
Say STOH-ik-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊɪknəs/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊɪknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoicness?
Stoicness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · ik · nus.
Is stoicness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstəʊɪknəs/ (STOH-ik-nus).