How to pronounce admirative
Say it like ad-MY-ruh-tiv. Admirative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- ad
- MY
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Admirative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of admirative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ad-MY-ruh-tiv.
What does admirative mean?
- Characterized by admiration.
- a verb form similar to mirative, found primarily in some languages of the Balkan sprachbund (i.e. namely Albanian, Bulgarian and Macedonian), which expresses surprise, irony, doubt, or reportedness on the part of the speaker (compare mirative).
Where does admirative come from?
Via French admiratif or directly from its etymon, Medieval Latin admirativus.
Questions about saying admirative
How do you pronounce admirative?
Say ad-MY-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ædˈmaɪrətɪv/. In British English it is /ædˈmaɪrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in admirative?
Admirative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: ad · MY · ruh · tiv.
Is admirative 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 /ædˈmaɪrətɪv/ (ad-MY-ruh-tiv).