How to pronounce abdicative
Say it like AB-duh-kay-tiv. Abdicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæbdəˌkeɪtɪv/AB-duh-kay-tiv
UK British/ˈæbdəˌkeɪtɪv/AB-duh-kay-tiv
- AB
- duh
- kay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdicative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abdicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-duh-kay-tiv.
What does abdicative mean?
adjective
- Causing, or implying, abdication.
- A reasoning from the negative
Where does abdicative come from?
From abdicate + -ive.
Questions about saying abdicative
How do you pronounce abdicative?
Say AB-duh-kay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdəˌkeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈæbdəˌkeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdicative?
Abdicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · duh · kay · tiv.
Is abdicative 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 /ˈæbdəˌkeɪtɪv/ (AB-duh-kay-tiv).