How to pronounce applicative
Say it like uh-PLIK-uh-tiv. Applicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIK).
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- uh
- PLIK
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applicative 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.
- PLIKSay 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of applicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PLIK-uh-tiv.
What does applicative mean?
- Having practical application; applicable.
- Of a programming language: using successive functional transformations on data to arrive at a result.
- Involving the application of an operator on an operand.
- A grammatical construct that casts a peripheral noun phrase as direct object.
Where does applicative come from?
From applicate + -ive.
Words that rhyme with applicative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of applicative.
Questions about saying applicative
How do you pronounce applicative?
Say uh-PLIK-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈplɪkətɪv/. In British English it is /əˈplɪkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applicative?
Applicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIK). Broken into parts: uh · PLIK · uh · tiv.
Is applicative 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 /əˈplɪkətɪv/ (uh-PLIK-uh-tiv).