How to pronounce abstersiveness
Say it like ab-STUR-siv-nus. Abstersiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- ab
- STUR
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstersiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstersiveness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-STUR-siv-nus.
What does abstersiveness mean?
- The quality of being abstersive.
Where does abstersiveness come from?
From abstersive + -ness.
Questions about saying abstersiveness
How do you pronounce abstersiveness?
Say ab-STUR-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstɝsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /əbˈstɝsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstersiveness?
Abstersiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: ab · STUR · siv · nus.
Is abstersiveness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əbˈstɝsɪvnəs/ (ub-STUR-siv-nus).