How to pronounce arbustive
Say it like ar-BUHS-tiv. Arbustive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS).
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- ar
- BUHS
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbustive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arbustive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-BUHS-tiv.
What does arbustive mean?
- containing copses of trees or shrubs; covered with shrubs
Where does arbustive come from?
From Latin arbustīvus, from arbustus (“shrub”).
Questions about saying arbustive
How do you pronounce arbustive?
Say ar-BUHS-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈbʌstɪv/. In British English it is /ɑːˈbʌstɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbustive?
Arbustive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS). Broken into parts: ar · BUHS · tiv.
Is arbustive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈbʌstɪv/ (ah-BUHS-tiv).