How to pronounce dismissiveness
Say it like dih-SMIS-iv-nus. Dismissiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMIS).
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- dih
- SMIS
- iv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dismissiveness 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.
- SMISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ivKeep 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 dismissiveness
American and British speakers say dismissiveness in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsmɪsɪvnəs/ in the US and /dɪˈsmɪsɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SMIS-iv-nus.
What does dismissiveness mean?
- The quality of being dismissive.
Where does dismissiveness come from?
From dismissive + -ness.
Questions about saying dismissiveness
How do you pronounce dismissiveness?
Say dih-SMIS-iv-nus. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsmɪsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈsmɪsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dismissiveness?
Dismissiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMIS). Broken into parts: dih · SMIS · iv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say dismissiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsmɪsɪvnəs/ and the British form is /dɪˈsmɪsɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.