How to pronounce caressive
Say it like kuh-RES-iv. Caressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
- kuh
- RES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caressive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caressive
American and British speakers say caressive in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛsɪv/ in the US and /kəˈrɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RES-iv.
What does caressive mean?
- Having the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing.
- Of a diminutive: indicating affection or endearment.
- A type of diminutive indicating affection or endearment.
Where does caressive come from?
From caress + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with caressive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caressive.
Questions about saying caressive
How do you pronounce caressive?
Say kuh-RES-iv. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛsɪv/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caressive?
Caressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: kuh · RES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say caressive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛsɪv/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.