How to pronounce wakefulness
Say it like WAYK-fuul-nus. Wakefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYK).
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- WAYK
- fuul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wakefulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fuulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wakefulness
American and British speakers say wakefulness in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪkfʊlnəs/ in the US and /ˈweɪkfʊlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYK-fuul-nus.
What does wakefulness mean?
- The state of being wakeful.
Where does wakefulness come from?
From wakeful + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying wakefulness
How do you pronounce wakefulness?
Say WAYK-fuul-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪkfʊlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈweɪkfʊlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wakefulness?
Wakefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYK). Broken into parts: WAYK · fuul · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say wakefulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪkfʊlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈweɪkfʊlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.