How to pronounce aliveness
Say it like uh-LYVE-nus. Aliveness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYVE).
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- uh
- LYVE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliveness 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.
- LYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aliveness
American and British speakers say aliveness in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪvnəs/ in the US and /əˈlaɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYVE-nus.
What does aliveness mean?
- The state of being alive; exuberance, intensity.“the aliveness of the colors in a painting”
Where does aliveness come from?
From alive + -ness.
Questions about saying aliveness
How do you pronounce aliveness?
Say uh-LYVE-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪvnəs/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliveness?
Aliveness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYVE). Broken into parts: uh · LYVE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say aliveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪvnəs/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.