How to pronounce ineffectiveness
Say it like in-uh-FEK-tiv-nus. Ineffectiveness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- in
- uh
- FEK
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ineffectiveness 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ineffectiveness
American and British speakers say ineffectiveness in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪvnəs/ in the US and /ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-uh-FEK-tiv-nus.
What does ineffectiveness mean?
- The condition of being ineffective
Where does ineffectiveness come from?
From ineffective + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying ineffectiveness
How do you pronounce ineffectiveness?
Say in-uh-FEK-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ineffectiveness?
Ineffectiveness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · uh · FEK · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say ineffectiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪvnəs/ and the British form is /ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.