How to pronounce incisiveness
Say it like in-SY-suv-nus. Incisiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- in
- SY
- suv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incisiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suvKeep 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 incisiveness
American and British speakers say incisiveness in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvnəs/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SY-suv-nus.
What does incisiveness mean?
- The quality or state of being incisive; incisivity.
Where does incisiveness come from?
From incisive + -ness.
Questions about saying incisiveness
How do you pronounce incisiveness?
Say in-SY-suv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvnəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incisiveness?
Incisiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: in · SY · suv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say incisiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvnəs/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.