How to Pronounce "obsessiveness"
word
əbˈsɛsɪvnəs
uhb-SES-iv-nuhs
ɒbsˈɛsɪvnəs
ob-SES-iv-nuhs
Definition
Obsessiveness is the quality of thinking constantly about something or focusing on it in an extreme, unhealthy, or overly intense way.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈsɛsɪvnəs
British English
ɒbsˈɛsɪvnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhb-SES-iv-nuhs
UK
ob-SES-iv-nuhs
Listen in Context
Her obsessiveness about cleanliness made her clean the house every day.
His obsessiveness with winning sometimes annoyed his friends.
The doctor noticed his patient's obsessiveness about her health.
Sometimes, my obsessiveness with little things keeps me up at night.