How to pronounce pervasiveness
Say it like per-VAY-siv-nis. Pervasiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- per
- VAY
- siv
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pervasiveness 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.
- VAYSay 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pervasiveness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VAY-siv-nis.
What does pervasiveness mean?
- The state or quality of being present in all parts of a particular thing or place.
Where does pervasiveness come from?
From pervasive + -ness.
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Questions about saying pervasiveness
How do you pronounce pervasiveness?
Say per-VAY-siv-nis. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈveɪsɪvnɪs/. In British English it is /pəˈveɪsɪvnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pervasiveness?
Pervasiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: per · VAY · siv · nis.
Is pervasiveness 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 /pəˈveɪsɪvnɪs/ (puh-VAY-siv-nis).