How to pronounce wistfulness
Say it like WIST-ful-nus. Wistfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIST).
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- WIST
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wistfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fulKeep 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 wistfulness
American and British speakers say wistfulness in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIST-ful-nus.
What does wistfulness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being wistful.
Where does wistfulness come from?
From wistful + -ness.
Questions about saying wistfulness
How do you pronounce wistfulness?
Say WIST-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wistfulness?
Wistfulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIST). Broken into parts: WIST · ful · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say wistfulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.