How to pronounce worldliness
Say it like WURLD-lee-nus. Worldliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURLD).
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- WURLD
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worldliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of worldliness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURLD-lee-nus.
What does worldliness mean?
- The quality of being worldly; familiarity with the ways of the world.
Where does worldliness come from?
From Middle English worldlynesse, equivalent to worldly + -ness.
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Questions about saying worldliness
How do you pronounce worldliness?
Say WURLD-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝldlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːldlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worldliness?
Worldliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURLD). Broken into parts: WURLD · lee · nus.
Is worldliness 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 /ˈwɜːldlinəs/ (WURLD-lee-nus).