To pronounce "fairness", say FAIRN-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"fairness" has 2 syllables: fairn-ess. It rhymes with awareness and unfairness, if that helps it stick.
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“Some questioned the fairness of the new laws.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fairness" has 2 syllables: fairn · ess.
Fairness: The property of being fair or equitable.
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