How to pronounce willingness
Say it like WIL-ing-nus. Willingness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
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- WIL
- ing
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Willingness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of willingness
American and British speakers say willingness in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ in the US and /ˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIL-ing-nis.
What does willingness mean?
- cheerful compliance“he expressed his willingness to help”
Where does willingness come from?
From willing + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying willingness
How do you pronounce willingness?
Say WIL-ing-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in willingness?
Willingness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · ing · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say willingness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ and the British form is /ˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.