How to pronounce restiveness
Say it like RES-tiv-nus. Restiveness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep 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 restiveness
American and British speakers say restiveness in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛstɪvnəs/ in the US and /ˈrɛstɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RES-tiv-nus.
What does restiveness mean?
- The characteristic of being restive.
Where does restiveness come from?
From restive + -ness.
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Questions about saying restiveness
How do you pronounce restiveness?
Say RES-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restiveness?
Restiveness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say restiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛstɪvnəs/ and the British form is /ˈrɛstɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.