How to pronounce usefulness
Say it like YOOS-ful-nus. Usefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOS).
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- YOOS
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usefulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 usefulness
American and British speakers say usefulness in essentially the same way: /ˈjusfəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOOS-ful-nus.
What does usefulness mean?
- The quality or degree of being useful.“The usefulness of his latest reorganisation has been disputed.”
Where does usefulness come from?
From useful + -ness.
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Questions about saying usefulness
How do you pronounce usefulness?
Say YOOS-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈjusfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usefulness?
Usefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOS). Broken into parts: YOOS · ful · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say usefulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjusfəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.