How to pronounce absotively
Say it like ab-suh-TIV-lee. Absotively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- ab
- suh
- TIV
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absotively 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 absotively
American and British speakers say absotively in essentially the same way: /ˌæbsəˈtɪvli/ in the US and /ˌæbsəˈtɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-suh-TIV-lee.
What does absotively mean?
- Absolutely and positively.
Where does absotively come from?
Blend of absolutely + positively.
Questions about saying absotively
How do you pronounce absotively?
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 absotively?
Absotively 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 absotively 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.