How to pronounce administrative
Say it like ud-MIN-uh-stray-tiv. Administrative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- ud
- MIN
- uh
- stray
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Administrative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- strayGive 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 administrative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ud-MIN-ih-struh-tiv.
What does administrative mean?
- of or relating to or responsible for administration
Where does administrative come from?
From administrate + -ive.
Questions about saying administrative
How do you pronounce administrative?
Say ud-MIN-uh-stray-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ədˈmɪnəˌstreɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in administrative?
Administrative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: ud · MIN · uh · stray · tiv.
Is administrative 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 /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/ (ud-MIN-ih-struh-tiv).