How to pronounce weightfulness
Say it like WAYT-ful-nus. Weightfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT).
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- WAYT
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weightfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 weightfulness
American and British speakers say weightfulness in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪtfəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈweɪtfəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYT-ful-nus.
What does weightfulness mean?
- The quality or state of being weightful; heaviness; gravity.
- Weightiness; importance.
Where does weightfulness come from?
From weightful + -ness.
Questions about saying weightfulness
How do you pronounce weightfulness?
Say WAYT-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weightfulness?
Weightfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT). Broken into parts: WAYT · ful · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say weightfulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪtfəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈweɪtfəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.