How to pronounce additives
Say it like AD-uh-tivz. Additives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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US American/ˈædətɪvz/AD-uh-tivz
UK British/ˈædətɪvz/AD-uh-tivz
- AD
- uh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Additives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of additives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AD-uh-tivz.
What does additives mean?
noun
- plural of additive How to pronounce additive
Questions about saying additives
How do you pronounce additives?
Say AD-uh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈædətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈædətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in additives?
Additives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uh · tivz.
Is additives 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 /ˈædətɪvz/ (AD-uh-tivz).