How to pronounce abirritative
Say it like ab-ih-rih-TAY-tiv. Abirritative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- ab
- ih
- rih
- TAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abirritative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 abirritative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ab-ih-rih-TAY-tiv.
What does abirritative mean?
- Characterized by abirritation or debility.
Where does abirritative come from?
From abirritate + -ive.
Words that rhyme with abirritative
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Questions about saying abirritative
How do you pronounce abirritative?
Say ab-ih-rih-TAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbɪrɪˈteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌæbɪrɪˈteɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abirritative?
Abirritative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: ab · ih · rih · TAY · tiv.
Is abirritative 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 /ˌæbɪrɪˈteɪtɪv/ (ab-ih-rih-TAY-tiv).