How to pronounce vindictiveness
Say it like vin-DIK-tiv-nus. Vindictiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- vin
- DIK
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vindictiveness 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.
- 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 vindictiveness
American and British speakers say vindictiveness in essentially the same way: /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/ in the US and /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: vin-DIK-tiv-nus.
What does vindictiveness mean?
- The condition of being vindictive; a malevolent desire for revenge.
Where does vindictiveness come from?
From vindictive + -ness.
Questions about saying vindictiveness
How do you pronounce vindictiveness?
Say vin-DIK-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/. In British English it is /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vindictiveness?
Vindictiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: vin · DIK · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say vindictiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/ and the British form is /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.