How to Pronounce Firmness

To pronounce "firmness", say FIRMN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɜːmnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɜːmnəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “firmness”

"firmness" has 2 syllables: firmn-ess.

What does firmness mean?

noun

  1. The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.

Related words

steadinessresolutionresolutenesssoundnessresolveresolutesteadfaststeadfastness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firmness"?▾

"Firmness" has 2 syllables: firmn · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "firmness"?▾

The IPA transcription of "firmness" is /ˈfɜːmnəs/.

What does "firmness" mean?▾

Firmness: The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.

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