How to pronounce persuasiveness
Say it like per-SWAY-siv-nus. Persuasiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY).
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- per
- SWAY
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persuasiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of persuasiveness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-SWAY-siv-nus.
What does persuasiveness mean?
- The capability of a person or argument to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking.
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Questions about saying persuasiveness
How do you pronounce persuasiveness?
Say per-SWAY-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsweɪsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /pɝˈsweɪsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persuasiveness?
Persuasiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY). Broken into parts: per · SWAY · siv · nus.
Is persuasiveness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɝˈsweɪsɪvnəs/ (pur-SWAY-siv-nus).