How to pronounce assistive
Say it like uh-SIS-tiv. Assistive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- uh
- SIS
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assistive 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.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. 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 assistive
American and British speakers say assistive in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪstɪv/ in the US and /əˈsɪstɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SIS-tiv.
What does assistive mean?
- Providing or designed to provide assistance, especially to persons with a disability
Where does assistive come from?
From assist + -ive.
Questions about saying assistive
How do you pronounce assistive?
Say uh-SIS-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪstɪv/. In British English it is /əˈsɪstɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assistive?
Assistive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: uh · SIS · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say assistive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪstɪv/ and the British form is /əˈsɪstɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.