To pronounce "softness", say SOFTN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɑftnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɑftnəs/
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"softness" has 2 syllables: softn-ess.
noun
"Softness" has 2 syllables: softn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "softness" is /ˈsɑftnəs/.
Softness: The quality of being soft.
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