How to pronounce inclusiveness
Say it like in-KLOO-siv-nis. Inclusiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- in
- KLOO
- siv
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inclusiveness 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.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inclusiveness
American and British speakers say inclusiveness in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈklusɪvnɪs/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈkluːsɪvnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KLOO-siv-nis.
What does inclusiveness mean?
- The property of being inclusive; inclusivity
Where does inclusiveness come from?
From inclusive + -ness.
Questions about saying inclusiveness
How do you pronounce inclusiveness?
Say in-KLOO-siv-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈklusɪvnɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkluːsɪvnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inclusiveness?
Inclusiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: in · KLOO · siv · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say inclusiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈklusɪvnɪs/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈkluːsɪvnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.