How to pronounce aberrative
Say it like AB-uh-ray-div. Aberrative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
- AB
- uh
- ray
- div
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aberrative 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- divKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aberrative
American and British speakers say aberrative in essentially the same way: /ˈæbəˌreɪdɪv/ in the US and /ˈæbəˌreɪdɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-uh-ray-div.
What does aberrative mean?
- Having deviated or been knocked, momentarily and sharply, from the more dominant or expected course or trajectory.“A large aberrative oscillation has been observed in the financial markets.”
Questions about saying aberrative
How do you pronounce aberrative?
Say AB-uh-ray-div. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbəˌreɪdɪv/. In British English it is /ˈæbəˌreɪdɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aberrative?
Aberrative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · ray · div.
Do Americans and Brits say aberrative the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbəˌreɪdɪv/ and the British form is /ˈæbəˌreɪdɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.