How to pronounce appositive
Say it like uh-PAH-zih-tiv. Appositive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- zih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appositive 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 appositive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-POZ-ih-tiv.
What does appositive mean?
- of or being in apposition
- a word or phrase that is in apposition
Questions about saying appositive
How do you pronounce appositive?
Say uh-PAH-zih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑzɪtɪv/. In British English it is /əˈpɒzɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appositive?
Appositive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · zih · tiv.
Is appositive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈpɒzɪtɪv/ (uh-POZ-ih-tiv).