How to pronounce agentive
Say it like uh-JEN-tiv. Agentive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
- uh
- JEN
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agentive 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.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agentive
American and British speakers say agentive in essentially the same way: /əˈdʒɛntɪv/ in the US and /əˈdʒɛntɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-JEN-tiv.
What does agentive mean?
- Indicating an agent or agency (as -er in lexicographer).
- Pertaining to a grammatical agent that performs the action of the verb.
- A word having an agentive construction.
Where does agentive come from?
From agent + -ive.
Words that rhyme with agentive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agentive.
Questions about saying agentive
How do you pronounce agentive?
Say uh-JEN-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʒɛntɪv/. In British English it is /əˈdʒɛntɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agentive?
Agentive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: uh · JEN · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say agentive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʒɛntɪv/ and the British form is /əˈdʒɛntɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.