How to pronounce ablatively
Say it like ab-luh-TYVE-lee. Ablatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYVE).
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- ab
- luh
- TYVE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablatively 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.
- TYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ablatively
American and British speakers say ablatively in essentially the same way: /ˌæbləˈtaɪvli/ in the US and /ˌæbləˈtaɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-luh-TYVE-lee.
What does ablatively mean?
- In an ablative manner.
Where does ablatively come from?
From ablative (“to carry away”) + -ly.
Words that rhyme with ablatively
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Questions about saying ablatively
How do you pronounce ablatively?
Say ab-luh-TYVE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbləˈtaɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌæbləˈtaɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablatively?
Ablatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYVE). Broken into parts: ab · luh · TYVE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ablatively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbləˈtaɪvli/ and the British form is /ˌæbləˈtaɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.