How to pronounce appetitive
Say it like AP-ih-ty-tiv. Appetitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ih
- ty
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appetitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appetitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AP-ih-ty-tiv.
What does appetitive mean?
- Having the quality of desiring gratification.“appetitive behavior”
Where does appetitive come from?
From appetite + -ive.
Questions about saying appetitive
How do you pronounce appetitive?
Say AP-ih-ty-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpɪˌtaɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈæpɪˌtaɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appetitive?
Appetitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ih · ty · tiv.
Is appetitive 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 /ˈæpɪˌtaɪtɪv/ (AP-ih-ty-tiv).