How to pronounce appellative
Say it like uh-PEL-uh-tiv. Appellative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- uh
- PEL
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appellative 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.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 appellative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PEL-uh-tiv.
What does appellative mean?
- Of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun.
- Of or pertaining to ascribing names.
- A common noun.
- An epithet.
Where does appellative come from?
From the Late Latin appellātīvus, from the stem appella- (“to call”), with the adjectival suffix -ive.
Words that rhyme with appellative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appellative.
Questions about saying appellative
How do you pronounce appellative?
Say uh-PEL-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛlətɪv/. In British English it is /əˈpɛlətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appellative?
Appellative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: uh · PEL · uh · tiv.
Is appellative 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 /əˈpɛlətɪv/ (uh-PEL-uh-tiv).