How to pronounce vindicativeness
Say it like vin-DIK-uh-tiv-nus. Vindicativeness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- vin
- DIK
- uh
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vindicativeness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay 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.
- 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 vindicativeness
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vin-DIK-uh-tiv-nus.
What does vindicativeness mean?
- The quality of being vindicative.
Where does vindicativeness come from?
From vindicative + -ness.
Questions about saying vindicativeness
How do you pronounce vindicativeness?
Say vin-DIK-uh-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /vɪnˈdɪkətɪvnəs/. In British English it is /vɪnˈdɪkətɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vindicativeness?
Vindicativeness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: vin · DIK · uh · tiv · nus.
Is vindicativeness 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 /vɪnˈdɪkətɪvnəs/ (vin-DIK-uh-tiv-nus).