How to pronounce positiveness
Say it like POZ-ih-tiv-nis. Positiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ).
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- POZ
- ih
- tiv
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep 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 positiveness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POZ-ih-tiv-nis.
What does positiveness mean?
- The quality of being positive; positivity.
- The result of being positive
Where does positiveness come from?
From positive + -ness.
Questions about saying positiveness
How do you pronounce positiveness?
Say POZ-ih-tiv-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑzɪtɪvnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpɒzɪtɪvnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positiveness?
Positiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ). Broken into parts: POZ · ih · tiv · nis.
Is positiveness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒzɪtɪvnɪs/ (POZ-ih-tiv-nis).