How to pronounce attributive
Say it like uh-TRIB-yuh-tiv. Attributive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB).
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- uh
- TRIB
- yuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attributive 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.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep 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 attributive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TRIB-yoo-tiv.
What does attributive mean?
- Modifying another word, typically a noun, while in the same phrase.“In "this big house", big is attributive, whereas in "this house is big", it is predicative.”
- Attributing; characterized by attributing; effecting attribution.
- An attributive word or phrase (see above), contrasted with predicative or substantive.“In "this big house," big is an attributive, while in "this house is big," it is a predicative.”
Where does attributive come from?
From attribute + -ive.
Questions about saying attributive
How do you pronounce attributive?
Say uh-TRIB-yuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈtrɪbjətɪv/. In British English it is /əˈtrɪbjutɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attributive?
Attributive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB). Broken into parts: uh · TRIB · yuh · tiv.
Is attributive 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 /əˈtrɪbjutɪv/ (uh-TRIB-yoo-tiv).