How to pronounce liveliness
Say it like LYVE-lee-nus. Liveliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYVE).
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- LYVE
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liveliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liveliness
American and British speakers say liveliness in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪvlinəs/ in the US and /ˈlaɪvlinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYVE-lee-nus.
What does liveliness mean?
- The quality of being lively.
Where does liveliness come from?
From lively + -ness.
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Questions about saying liveliness
How do you pronounce liveliness?
Say LYVE-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪvlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪvlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liveliness?
Liveliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYVE). Broken into parts: LYVE · lee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say liveliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪvlinəs/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪvlinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.