How to pronounce accumulative
Say it like uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tiv. Accumulative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- myuh
- lay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accumulative 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 accumulative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tiv.
What does accumulative mean?
- Characterized by accumulation; serving to collect or amass
- Having a propensity to amass; acquisitive.
Where does accumulative come from?
From accumulate + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying accumulative
How do you pronounce accumulative?
Say uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjumjəˌleɪtɪv/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accumulative?
Accumulative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · myuh · lay · tiv.
Is accumulative 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 /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪv/ (uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tiv).