How to pronounce restrictiveness
Say it like ruh-STRIK-tiv-nus. Restrictiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- ruh
- STRIK
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restrictiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 restrictiveness
American and British speakers say restrictiveness in essentially the same way: /rəˈstrɪktɪvnəs/ in the US and /rəˈstrɪktɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-STRIK-tiv-nus.
What does restrictiveness mean?
- The state of being restrictive.
Where does restrictiveness come from?
From restrictive + -ness.
Words that rhyme with restrictiveness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restrictiveness.
Questions about saying restrictiveness
How do you pronounce restrictiveness?
Say ruh-STRIK-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /rəˈstrɪktɪvnəs/. In British English it is /rəˈstrɪktɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restrictiveness?
Restrictiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: ruh · STRIK · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say restrictiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈstrɪktɪvnəs/ and the British form is /rəˈstrɪktɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.