How to pronounce aversive
Say it like uh-VUR-suv. Aversive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- uh
- VUR
- suv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aversive 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aversive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-VUR-suv.
What does aversive mean?
- Tending to repel; causing avoidance.
- A grammatical case indicating that something is avoided or feared; the evitative case.
- An unpleasant stimulus intended to induce a change in behavior.
Questions about saying aversive
How do you pronounce aversive?
Say uh-VUR-suv. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɝsəv/. In British English it is /əˈvɜːsəv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aversive?
Aversive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: uh · VUR · suv.
Is aversive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈvɜːsəv/ (uh-VUR-suv).