How to pronounce givenness
Say it like GHIV-uh-nus. Givenness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
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- GHIV
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Givenness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of givenness
American and British speakers say givenness in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪvənəs/ in the US and /ˈɡɪvənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIV-uh-nus.
What does givenness mean?
- The fact of being given or posited in an argument, hypothesis etc.
- The quality of being given; existence.
Where does givenness come from?
From given + -ness.
Questions about saying givenness
How do you pronounce givenness?
Say GHIV-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvənəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in givenness?
Givenness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · uh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say givenness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪvənəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪvənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.