How to pronounce abditive
Say it like AB-dih-tiv. Abditive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- dih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abditive 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abditive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-dih-tiv.
What does abditive mean?
- Having the quality of hiding
Where does abditive come from?
From Latin abditīvus (“removed or separated from”), from abdō (“hide, conceal”).
Questions about saying abditive
How do you pronounce abditive?
Say AB-dih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈæbdɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abditive?
Abditive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · dih · tiv.
Is abditive 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 /ˈæbdɪtɪv/ (AB-dih-tiv).