How to pronounce vividness
Say it like VIV-ud-nus. Vividness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIV).
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- VIV
- ud
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vividness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vividness
American and British speakers say vividness in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪvədnəs/ in the US and /ˈvɪvədnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIV-ud-nus.
What does vividness mean?
- The quality or state of being vivid.
Where does vividness come from?
From vivid + -ness.
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Questions about saying vividness
How do you pronounce vividness?
Say VIV-ud-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪvədnəs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪvədnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vividness?
Vividness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIV). Broken into parts: VIV · ud · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say vividness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪvədnəs/ and the British form is /ˈvɪvədnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.