How to pronounce lasciviousness
Say it like luh-SIV-ee-uh-snus. Lasciviousness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV).
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- luh
- SIV
- ee
- uh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lasciviousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lasciviousness
American and British speakers say lasciviousness in essentially the same way: /ləˈsɪviəsnəs/ in the US and /ləˈsɪvɪəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-SIV-ih-uh-snus.
What does lasciviousness mean?
- The characteristic or state of being lascivious.
Where does lasciviousness come from?
From lascivious + -ness.
Questions about saying lasciviousness
How do you pronounce lasciviousness?
Say luh-SIV-ee-uh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ləˈsɪviəsnəs/. In British English it is /ləˈsɪvɪəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lasciviousness?
Lasciviousness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV). Broken into parts: luh · SIV · ee · uh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say lasciviousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈsɪviəsnəs/ and the British form is /ləˈsɪvɪəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.