How to pronounce intrusiveness
Say it like in-TROO-siv-nes. Intrusiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO).
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- in
- TROO
- siv
- nes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrusiveness 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.
- TROOSay 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.
- nesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of intrusiveness
American and British speakers say intrusiveness in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtrusɪvnɛs/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtruːsɪvnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TROO-siv-nes.
What does intrusiveness mean?
- The quality of being intrusive.
Where does intrusiveness come from?
From intrusive + -ness.
Questions about saying intrusiveness
How do you pronounce intrusiveness?
Say in-TROO-siv-nes. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrusɪvnɛs/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtruːsɪvnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrusiveness?
Intrusiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO). Broken into parts: in · TROO · siv · nes.
Do Americans and Brits say intrusiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtrusɪvnɛs/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtruːsɪvnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.