How to pronounce absatively
Say it like ab-suh-TIV-lee. Absatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
- ab
- suh
- TIV
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absatively 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. 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 absatively
American and British speakers say absatively in essentially the same way: /ˌæbsəˈtɪvli/ in the US and /ˌæbsəˈtɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-suh-TIV-lee.
What does absatively mean?
- Absolutely and positively.
Where does absatively come from?
Blend of absolutely + positively.
Questions about saying absatively
How do you pronounce absatively?
Say ab-suh-TIV-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbsəˈtɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌæbsəˈtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absatively?
Absatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: ab · suh · TIV · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say absatively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbsəˈtɪvli/ and the British form is /ˌæbsəˈtɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.