How to pronounce wholesomeness
Say it like HOHL-sum-nus. Wholesomeness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- sum
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholesomeness 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.
- sumKeep 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 wholesomeness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-sum-nus.
What does wholesomeness mean?
- The state of being wholesome.
Where does wholesomeness come from?
From Middle English holsumnesse, equivalent to wholesome + -ness.
Questions about saying wholesomeness
How do you pronounce wholesomeness?
Say HOHL-sum-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlsəmnəs/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlsəmnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholesomeness?
Wholesomeness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · sum · nus.
Is wholesomeness 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 /ˈhəʊlsəmnəs/ (HOHL-sum-nus).