How to pronounce resistiveness
Say it like riz-IS-tiv-nus. Resistiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IS).
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- riz
- IS
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resistiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivGive this part a little weight. 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 resistiveness
American and British speakers say resistiveness in essentially the same way: /ˌrɪˈzɪˌstɪvnəs/ in the US and /ˌrɪˈzɪˌstɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: riz-IS-tiv-nus.
What does resistiveness mean?
- The quality of being resistive.
Where does resistiveness come from?
From resistive + -ness.
Questions about saying resistiveness
How do you pronounce resistiveness?
Say riz-IS-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɪˈzɪˌstɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ˌrɪˈzɪˌstɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resistiveness?
Resistiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IS). Broken into parts: riz · IS · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say resistiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɪˈzɪˌstɪvnəs/ and the British form is /ˌrɪˈzɪˌstɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.