How to pronounce ambitransitive
Say it like am-bih-TRAN-zih-tiv. Ambitransitive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAN).
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- am
- bih
- TRAN
- zih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambitransitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ambitransitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: am-bih-TRAN-zih-tiv.
What does ambitransitive mean?
- Able to be used transitively or intransitively without requiring morphological change.
- An ambitransitive verb.
Where does ambitransitive come from?
From ambi- + transitive.
Questions about saying ambitransitive
How do you pronounce ambitransitive?
Say am-bih-TRAN-zih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmbɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌæmbɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambitransitive?
Ambitransitive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAN). Broken into parts: am · bih · TRAN · zih · tiv.
Is ambitransitive 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 /ˌæmbɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/ (am-bih-TRAN-zih-tiv).