How to pronounce niveous
Say it like NIV-ee-us. Niveous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIV).
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- NIV
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niveous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIVSay 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of niveous
American and British speakers say niveous in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪviəs/ in the US and /ˈnɪviəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIV-ee-us.
What does niveous mean?
- Snowy; resembling snow.
Where does niveous come from?
From Latin niveus, from nix (“snow”).
Words that rhyme with niveous
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Questions about saying niveous
How do you pronounce niveous?
Say NIV-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪviəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɪviəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niveous?
Niveous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIV). Broken into parts: NIV · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say niveous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪviəs/ and the British form is /ˈnɪviəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.