How to pronounce divisiveness
Say it like dih-VY-siv-nus. Divisiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- dih
- VY
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divisiveness 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.
- VYSay 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 divisiveness
American and British speakers say divisiveness in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaɪsɪvnəs/ in the US and /dɪˈvaɪsɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VY-siv-nus.
What does divisiveness mean?
- The characteristic of being divisive.
Where does divisiveness come from?
From divisive + -ness.
Words that rhyme with divisiveness
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Questions about saying divisiveness
How do you pronounce divisiveness?
Say dih-VY-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divisiveness?
Divisiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: dih · VY · siv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say divisiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaɪsɪvnəs/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaɪsɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.