How to pronounce attritive
Say it like uh-TRY-tiv. Attritive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- uh
- TRY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attritive 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.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attritive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TRY-tiv.
What does attritive mean?
- Causing attrition.
Where does attritive come from?
From attrit + -ive. From attrition.
Words that rhyme with attritive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attritive.
Questions about saying attritive
How do you pronounce attritive?
Say uh-TRY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈtraɪtɪv/. In British English it is /əˈtraɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attritive?
Attritive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: uh · TRY · tiv.
Is attritive 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 /əˈtraɪtɪv/ (uh-TRY-tiv).