How to pronounce imperativeness
Say it like im-PER-uh-tiv-nus. Imperativeness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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US American/ɪmˈpɛrətɪvnəs/im-PER-uh-tiv-nus
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- im
- PER
- uh
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperativeness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep 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.
What does imperativeness mean?
noun
- The state or condition of being imperative.
Where does imperativeness come from?
From imperative + -ness.
Questions about saying imperativeness
How do you pronounce imperativeness?
Say im-PER-uh-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɛrətɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperativeness?
Imperativeness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: im · PER · uh · tiv · nus.