How to pronounce augmentative
Say it like awg-MEN-tuh-tiv. Augmentative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
- awg
- MEN
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Augmentative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MENSay 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 augmentative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: awg-MEN-tuh-tiv.
What does augmentative mean?
- That which augments.
- A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority
Where does augmentative come from?
From Middle English augmentatif, from Middle French augmentatif and its etymon Latin augmentātīvus, from augmentō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- augmentary
Words that rhyme with augmentative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of augmentative.
Questions about saying augmentative
How do you pronounce augmentative?
Say awg-MEN-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɔɡˈmɛntətɪv/. In British English it is /ɔːɡˈmɛntətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in augmentative?
Augmentative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: awg · MEN · tuh · tiv.
Is augmentative 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 /ɔːɡˈmɛntətɪv/ (awg-MEN-tuh-tiv).