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