How to pronounce wildness
Say it like WYLD-nus. Wildness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
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- WYLD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wildness
American and British speakers say wildness in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪldnəs/ in the US and /ˈwaɪldnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYLD-nus.
What does wildness mean?
- The state or quality of being wild.
Where does wildness come from?
From Middle English wildenes, wildenesse, equivalent to wild + -ness.
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Questions about saying wildness
How do you pronounce wildness?
Say WYLD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildness?
Wildness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say wildness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪldnəs/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪldnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.