How to pronounce alliterative
Say it like uh-LIT-uh-ruh-tiv. Alliterative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈlɪtərətɪv/uh-LIT-uh-ruh-tiv
UK British/əˈlɪtərətɪv/uh-LIT-uh-ruh-tiv
- uh
- LIT
- uh
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alliterative 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.
- LITSay 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.
- 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 alliterative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-LIT-uh-ruh-tiv.
What does alliterative mean?
adjective
- In the form or style of alliteration.
Where does alliterative come from?
From alliterate + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- alliterational
Questions about saying alliterative
How do you pronounce alliterative?
Say uh-LIT-uh-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɪtərətɪv/. In British English it is /əˈlɪtərətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alliterative?
Alliterative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: uh · LIT · uh · ruh · tiv.
Is alliterative 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 /əˈlɪtərətɪv/ (uh-LIT-uh-ruh-tiv).