How to pronounce wickedness
Say it like WIK-ud-nus. Wickedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- ud
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wickedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep 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 wickedness
American and British speakers say wickedness in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪkədnəs/ in the US and /ˈwɪkədnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIK-ud-nus.
What does wickedness mean?
- The state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
- A wicked or sinful thing or act; morally bad or objectionable behavior.
Where does wickedness come from?
Inherited from Middle English wikkednesse, wikkednes, equivalent to wicked + -ness.
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Questions about saying wickedness
How do you pronounce wickedness?
Say WIK-ud-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkədnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wickedness?
Wickedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · ud · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say wickedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪkədnəs/ and the British form is /ˈwɪkədnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.