How to pronounce appreciative
Say it like uh-PREE-shee-ay-tiv. Appreciative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE).
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- uh
- PREE
- shee
- ay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appreciative 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.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appreciative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PREE-shee-ay-tiv.
What does appreciative mean?
- Showing appreciation or gratitude.“be appreciative of something”
- Capable of showing appreciation.
Where does appreciative come from?
From appreciate + -ive.
Questions about saying appreciative
How do you pronounce appreciative?
Say uh-PREE-shee-ay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈpriʃiˌeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appreciative?
Appreciative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE). Broken into parts: uh · PREE · shee · ay · tiv.
Is appreciative 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 /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪv/ (uh-PREE-shee-ay-tiv).