How to pronounce wonderfulness
Say it like WUHN-der-ful-nus. Wonderfulness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- der
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wonderfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 wonderfulness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUHN-duh-ful-nus.
What does wonderfulness mean?
- The state of being wonderful.
Where does wonderfulness come from?
From Middle English wonderfulnesse, equivalent to wonderful + -ness.
Questions about saying wonderfulness
How do you pronounce wonderfulness?
Say WUHN-der-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌndɚfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈwʌndəfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wonderfulness?
Wonderfulness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · der · ful · nus.
Is wonderfulness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwʌndəfəlnəs/ (WUHN-duh-ful-nus).