How to pronounce dovishness
Say it like DUHV-ish-nus. Dovishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHV).
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- DUHV
- ish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dovishness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ishKeep 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 dovishness
American and British speakers say dovishness in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHV-ish-nus.
What does dovishness mean?
- The state, quality, or condition of being dovish.
- The condition of being a dove, as opposed to a hawk.
Where does dovishness come from?
From dovish + -ness.
Questions about saying dovishness
How do you pronounce dovishness?
Say DUHV-ish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dovishness?
Dovishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHV). Broken into parts: DUHV · ish · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say dovishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.