How to pronounce abusiveness
Say it like uh-BYOO-siv-nus. Abusiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- uh
- BYOO
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abusiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 abusiveness
American and British speakers say abusiveness in essentially the same way: /əˈbjusɪvnəs/ in the US and /əˈbjuːsɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYOO-siv-nus.
What does abusiveness mean?
- The quality of being abusive; rudeness of language, or violence to the person.
Where does abusiveness come from?
From abusive + -ness.
Questions about saying abusiveness
How do you pronounce abusiveness?
Say uh-BYOO-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈbjusɪvnəs/. In British English it is /əˈbjuːsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abusiveness?
Abusiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: uh · BYOO · siv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say abusiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbjusɪvnəs/ and the British form is /əˈbjuːsɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.