How to pronounce exhaustiveness
Say it like eg-ZAH-stiv-nus. Exhaustiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH).
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- eg
- ZAH
- stiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhaustiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stivKeep 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 exhaustiveness
American and British speakers say exhaustiveness in essentially the same way: /ɛɡˈzɑstɪvnəs/ in the US and /ɛɡˈzɔːstɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: eg-ZAW-stiv-nus.
What does exhaustiveness mean?
- The state of being exhaustive.
Where does exhaustiveness come from?
From exhaustive + -ness.
Questions about saying exhaustiveness
How do you pronounce exhaustiveness?
Say eg-ZAH-stiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɑstɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɔːstɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhaustiveness?
Exhaustiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH). Broken into parts: eg · ZAH · stiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say exhaustiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛɡˈzɑstɪvnəs/ and the British form is /ɛɡˈzɔːstɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.