How to pronounce purposiveness
Say it like PUR-puh-siv-nus. Purposiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purposiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 purposiveness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-puh-siv-nus.
What does purposiveness mean?
- The state or condition of being purposive.
Where does purposiveness come from?
From purposive + -ness.
Questions about saying purposiveness
How do you pronounce purposiveness?
Say PUR-puh-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purposiveness?
Purposiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · siv · nus.
Is purposiveness 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 /ˈpɜːpəsɪvnəs/ (PUR-puh-siv-nus).