How to pronounce ablatival
Say it like ab-luh-TY-vul. Ablatival has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- ab
- luh
- TY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablatival 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ablatival
American and British speakers say ablatival in essentially the same way: /ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/ in the US and /ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-luh-TY-vul.
What does ablatival mean?
- Of or pertaining to the ablative case.
Where does ablatival come from?
From ablative + -al.
Words that rhyme with ablatival
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Questions about saying ablatival
How do you pronounce ablatival?
Say ab-luh-TY-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablatival?
Ablatival has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: ab · luh · TY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say ablatival the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/ and the British form is /ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.