how to pronounce fastness

/ˈfɑːst.nəs/

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fastness is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of fastness

noun:

A secure or fortified place; a stronghold, a fortress.
Firmness, security.
The state of being fast.
Rapidity, swiftness.
The ability of a dye to withstand fading.

fastness frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word fastness occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.