How to pronounce cohesiveness
Say it like koh-HEE-siv-nus. Cohesiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- koh
- HEE
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cohesiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 cohesiveness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-HEE-siv-nus.
What does cohesiveness mean?
- The state of being cohesive; cohesion.
Where does cohesiveness come from?
From cohesive + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cohesiveness
How do you pronounce cohesiveness?
Say koh-HEE-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈhisɪvnəs/. In British English it is /kəʊˈhiːsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cohesiveness?
Cohesiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: koh · HEE · siv · nus.
Is cohesiveness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊˈhiːsɪvnəs/ (koh-HEE-siv-nus).