kindness

/ˈkaɪndnəs/

Syllables kind·ness

Stress KIND-ness

Phonics Breakdown

kind

/kaɪnd/

long i (i_e)

ness

/nəs/

-ness suffix

Meaning

the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

Sound Reference

💡

kind=/kaɪnd/(kind) + ness=/nəs/(happiness)

Example

Her kindness made everyone feel welcome.