How to pronounce accelerative
Say it like ik-SEL-uh-ray-tiv. Accelerative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- ik
- SEL
- uh
- ray
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accelerative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accelerative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-SEL-uh-ray-tiv.
What does accelerative mean?
- Relating to acceleration; adding to velocity; quickening.
Where does accelerative come from?
From accelerate + -ive.
Questions about saying accelerative
How do you pronounce accelerative?
Say ik-SEL-uh-ray-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɛləˌreɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɛləˌreɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accelerative?
Accelerative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: ik · SEL · uh · ray · tiv.
Is accelerative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪkˈsɛləˌreɪtɪv/ (ik-SEL-uh-ray-tiv).