How to pronounce decisiveness
Say it like dih-SY-siv-nus. Decisiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- dih
- SY
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decisiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 decisiveness
American and British speakers say decisiveness in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ in the US and /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SY-siv-nus.
What does decisiveness mean?
- The state or quality of being decisive.
Where does decisiveness come from?
From decisive + -ness.
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Questions about saying decisiveness
How do you pronounce decisiveness?
Say dih-SY-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decisiveness?
Decisiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: dih · SY · siv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say decisiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ and the British form is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.