How to pronounce attestive
Say it like uh-TES-tiv. Attestive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- uh
- TES
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attestive 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attestive
American and British speakers say attestive in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛstɪv/ in the US and /əˈtɛstɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TES-tiv.
What does attestive mean?
- Attesting; furnishing evidence.
Where does attestive come from?
From attest + -ive.
Words that rhyme with attestive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attestive.
Questions about saying attestive
How do you pronounce attestive?
Say uh-TES-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛstɪv/. In British English it is /əˈtɛstɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attestive?
Attestive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: uh · TES · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say attestive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛstɪv/ and the British form is /əˈtɛstɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.