holdfastness

Questions

What does holdfastness mean?

The ability to serve as a secure basis for attachment.

Where does holdfastness come from?

From holdfast + -ness.

How to pronounce holdfastness

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “holdfastness”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “holdfastness”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “holdfastness” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.