How to pronounce abstractiveness
Say it like ab-STRAK-tiv-nus. Abstractiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- ab
- STRAK
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstractiveness 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.
- STRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tivKeep 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 abstractiveness
American and British speakers say abstractiveness in essentially the same way: /æbˈstræktɪvnəs/ in the US and /æbˈstræktɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STRAK-tiv-nus.
What does abstractiveness mean?
- The property of being abstractive.
Where does abstractiveness come from?
From abstractive + -ness.
Words that rhyme with abstractiveness
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Questions about saying abstractiveness
How do you pronounce abstractiveness?
Say ab-STRAK-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstræktɪvnəs/. In British English it is /æbˈstræktɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstractiveness?
Abstractiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ab · STRAK · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say abstractiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstræktɪvnəs/ and the British form is /æbˈstræktɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.