To pronounce "highness", say HIGHN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhaɪnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
highness
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/ˈhaɪnəs/
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"highness" has 2 syllables: highn-ess. It rhymes with vinous and spinous, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Highness" has 2 syllables: highn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "highness" is /ˈhaɪnəs/.
Highness: The state of being high.
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