How to pronounce attestative
Say it like uh-TES-tuh-tiv. Attestative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- uh
- TES
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attestative 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.
- TESSay 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 attestative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TES-tuh-tiv.
What does attestative mean?
- Of the nature of attestation; serving to attest.“attestative satisfaction”
Where does attestative come from?
From Latin attestāt- (past participial stem of attestor) + -ive.
Questions about saying attestative
How do you pronounce attestative?
Say uh-TES-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛstətɪv/. In British English it is /əˈtɛstətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attestative?
Attestative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: uh · TES · tuh · tiv.
Is attestative 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 /əˈtɛstətɪv/ (uh-TES-tuh-tiv).