How to pronounce thoughtfulness
Say it like THAWT-ful-nus. Thoughtfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAWT).
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- THAWT
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thoughtfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thoughtfulness
American and British speakers say thoughtfulness in essentially the same way: /ˈθɔtfəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈθɔːtfəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAWT-ful-nus.
What does thoughtfulness mean?
- Thoughtful and considerate attention.
- Careful deliberation before action.
Where does thoughtfulness come from?
From thoughtful + -ness.
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Questions about saying thoughtfulness
How do you pronounce thoughtfulness?
Say THAWT-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɔtfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːtfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thoughtfulness?
Thoughtfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAWT). Broken into parts: THAWT · ful · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say thoughtfulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɔtfəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈθɔːtfəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.