How to pronounce attentiveness
Say it like uh-TEN-tiv-nus. Attentiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- uh
- TEN
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attentiveness 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 attentiveness
American and British speakers say attentiveness in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛntɪvnəs/ in the US and /əˈtɛntɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEN-tiv-nus.
What does attentiveness mean?
- The state or quality of being attentive.
Where does attentiveness come from?
From attentive + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with attentiveness
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Questions about saying attentiveness
How do you pronounce attentiveness?
Say uh-TEN-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛntɪvnəs/. In British English it is /əˈtɛntɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attentiveness?
Attentiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · TEN · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say attentiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛntɪvnəs/ and the British form is /əˈtɛntɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.