How to Pronounce "viciousness"
word
VISH-us-nis
VISH-us-nuhs
Definition
Viciousness means the quality of being cruel, violent, or deliberately harmful towards others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɪʃəsnɪs
British English
vˈɪʃəsnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VISH-us-nis
UK
VISH-us-nuhs
Listen in Context
The viciousness of the dog surprised everyone.
People were shocked by the viciousness of the crime.
He was known for his viciousness towards others.
You could feel the viciousness in his words when he argued.