How to pronounce argumentative
Say it like ar-ghyuh-MEN-tuh-tiv. Argumentative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- ar
- ghyuh
- MEN
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argumentative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 argumentative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ah-ghyuu-MEN-tuh-tiv.
What does argumentative mean?
- Of or relating to argumentation; specifically, presenting a logical argument or line of reasoning; argumentive, discursive.
- Prone to argue or dispute.
Where does argumentative come from?
From Late Middle English argumentatif (“syllogistic, sophistic”), from Old French argumentatif, argumentative (modern French argumentatif (“argumentative”)) and Medieval Latin, Late Latin argūmentātīvus, from Latin argūmentātor + -īvus (suf
Words that rhyme with argumentative
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Questions about saying argumentative
How do you pronounce argumentative?
Say ar-ghyuh-MEN-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrɡjəˈmɛntətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argumentative?
Argumentative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: ar · ghyuh · MEN · tuh · tiv.
Is argumentative 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 /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ (ah-ghyuu-MEN-tuh-tiv).