How to pronounce indecisiveness
Say it like in-DES-ih-siv-nus. Indecisiveness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES).
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- in
- DES
- ih
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indecisiveness 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.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sivKeep 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 indecisiveness
American and British speakers say indecisiveness in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɛsɪsɪvnəs/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɛsɪsɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DES-ih-siv-nus.
What does indecisiveness mean?
- The condition of being indecisive.
Where does indecisiveness come from?
From indecisive + -ness.
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Questions about saying indecisiveness
How do you pronounce indecisiveness?
Say in-DES-ih-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛsɪsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɛsɪsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indecisiveness?
Indecisiveness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES). Broken into parts: in · DES · ih · siv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say indecisiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɛsɪsɪvnəs/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɛsɪsɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.