How to pronounce viciousness
Say it like VISH-uh-snis. Viciousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VISH).
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- VISH
- uh
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viciousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of viciousness
American and British speakers say viciousness in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/ in the US and /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VISH-uh-snis.
What does viciousness mean?
- The characteristic of being vicious.
- The desire to cause harm to others; extreme cruelty.
Where does viciousness come from?
From Middle English viciousnesse; equivalent to vicious + -ness.
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Questions about saying viciousness
How do you pronounce viciousness?
Say VISH-uh-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viciousness?
Viciousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VISH). Broken into parts: VISH · uh · snis.
Do Americans and Brits say viciousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.