How to pronounce waywardness
Say it like WAY-werd-nus. Waywardness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- werd
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waywardness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- werdKeep 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 waywardness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAY-wud-nus.
What does waywardness mean?
- The state or quality of being wayward.
Where does waywardness come from?
From wayward + -ness.
Questions about saying waywardness
How do you pronounce waywardness?
Say WAY-werd-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪwərdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈweɪwədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waywardness?
Waywardness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · werd · nus.
Is waywardness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈweɪwədnəs/ (WAY-wud-nus).