How to pronounce assaultive
Say it like uh-SAWL-tiv. Assaultive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWL).
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- uh
- SAWL
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assaultive 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.
- SAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assaultive
American and British speakers say assaultive in essentially the same way: /əˈsɔltɪv/ in the US and /əˈsɔːltɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SAWL-tiv.
What does assaultive mean?
- Confrontational; tending or seeming to assault; characterized by assault.“an assaultive patient; an assaultive incident”
- A person who assaults others.
Where does assaultive come from?
From assault + -ive.
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Questions about saying assaultive
How do you pronounce assaultive?
Say uh-SAWL-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɔltɪv/. In British English it is /əˈsɔːltɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assaultive?
Assaultive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWL). Broken into parts: uh · SAWL · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say assaultive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɔltɪv/ and the British form is /əˈsɔːltɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.