How to pronounce secretiveness
Say it like SEE-kruh-tiv-nus. Secretiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- kruh
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secretiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 secretiveness
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEE-kruh-tiv-nus.
What does secretiveness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being secretive.
Where does secretiveness come from?
From secretive + -ness.
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Questions about saying secretiveness
How do you pronounce secretiveness?
Say SEE-kruh-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikrətɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkrətɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secretiveness?
Secretiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kruh · tiv · nus.
Is secretiveness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsiːkrətɪvnəs/ (SEE-kruh-tiv-nus).