How to pronounce swiftness
Say it like SWIFT-nus. Swiftness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIFT).
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- SWIFT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swiftness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIFTSay 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 swiftness
American and British speakers say swiftness in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪftnəs/ in the US and /ˈswɪftnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIFT-nus.
What does swiftness mean?
- The state of being swift.“with remarkable swiftness”
Where does swiftness come from?
From Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes (“swiftness”), equivalent to swift + -ness.
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Questions about saying swiftness
How do you pronounce swiftness?
Say SWIFT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪftnəs/. In British English it is /ˈswɪftnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swiftness?
Swiftness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIFT). Broken into parts: SWIFT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say swiftness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪftnəs/ and the British form is /ˈswɪftnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.