How to pronounce attractiveness
Say it like uh-TRAK-tiv-nus. Attractiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- uh
- TRAK
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attractiveness 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.
- TRAKSay 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 attractiveness
American and British speakers say attractiveness in essentially the same way: /əˈtræktɪvnəs/ in the US and /əˈtræktɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TRAK-tiv-nus.
What does attractiveness mean?
- The state of being attractive or engaging.
- The result of being attractive.
Where does attractiveness come from?
From attractive + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying attractiveness
How do you pronounce attractiveness?
Say uh-TRAK-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈtræktɪvnəs/. In British English it is /əˈtræktɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attractiveness?
Attractiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: uh · TRAK · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say attractiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtræktɪvnəs/ and the British form is /əˈtræktɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.