How to pronounce abortively
Say it like uh-BOR-tiv-lee. Abortively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abortively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abortively
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-tiv-lee.
What does abortively mean?
- In an abortive or untimely manner; immaturely; fruitlessly.
Where does abortively come from?
From abortive + -ly.
Questions about saying abortively
How do you pronounce abortively?
Say uh-BOR-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrtɪvli/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abortively?
Abortively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · tiv · lee.
Is abortively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbɔːtɪvli/ (uh-BAW-tiv-lee).