How to pronounce lavishness
Say it like LAV-ish-nis. Lavishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAV).
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- LAV
- ish
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lavishness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep 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 lavishness
American and British speakers say lavishness in essentially the same way: /ˈlævɪʃnɪs/ in the US and /ˈlævɪʃnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAV-ish-nis.
What does lavishness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being lavish.“No one could question the lavishness of his parties; good taste was a different matter.”
Where does lavishness come from?
From lavish + -ness. Compare Dutch lafenis (“refreshment, lavishness”).
Questions about saying lavishness
How do you pronounce lavishness?
Say LAV-ish-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈlævɪʃnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlævɪʃnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lavishness?
Lavishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAV). Broken into parts: LAV · ish · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say lavishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlævɪʃnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈlævɪʃnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.