How to pronounce wholeness
Say it like HOHL-nis. Wholeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholeness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wholeness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-nis.
What does wholeness mean?
- The quality of being whole.
- The entirety, the whole thing as opposed to part.
Where does wholeness come from?
From Middle English holnesse, holnes, from Old English hālnes (“wholeness”), equivalent to whole + -ness.
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Questions about saying wholeness
How do you pronounce wholeness?
Say HOHL-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholeness?
Wholeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · nis.
Is wholeness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊlnɪs/ (HOHL-nis).