How to pronounce acclivitous
Say it like uh-KLIV-ih-tus. Acclivitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV).
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- uh
- KLIV
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclivitous 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.
- KLIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acclivitous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KLIV-ih-tus.
What does acclivitous mean?
- Acclivous
Questions about saying acclivitous
How do you pronounce acclivitous?
Say uh-KLIV-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /əˈklɪvɪtəs/. In British English it is /əˈklɪvɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclivitous?
Acclivitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV). Broken into parts: uh · KLIV · ih · tus.
Is acclivitous 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 /əˈklɪvɪtəs/ (uh-KLIV-ih-tus).