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