How to pronounce adaptive
Say it like uh-DAP-tiv. Adaptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP).
- uh
- DAP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adaptive 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.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adaptive
American and British speakers say adaptive in essentially the same way: /əˈdæptɪv/ in the US and /əˈdæptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DAP-tiv.
What does adaptive mean?
- having a capacity for adaptation“the adaptive coloring of a chameleon”
Where does adaptive come from?
From adapt + -ive.
Words that rhyme with adaptive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adaptive.
Questions about saying adaptive
How do you pronounce adaptive?
Say uh-DAP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæptɪv/. In British English it is /əˈdæptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adaptive?
Adaptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say adaptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdæptɪv/ and the British form is /əˈdæptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.