How to pronounce caritative
Say it like KAR-ih-tay-tiv. Caritative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ih
- tay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caritative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caritative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAR-ih-tay-tiv.
What does caritative mean?
- charitable
Where does caritative come from?
From Latin cāritās.
Questions about saying caritative
How do you pronounce caritative?
Say KAR-ih-tay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærɪˌteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪˌteɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caritative?
Caritative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ih · tay · tiv.
Is caritative 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 /ˈkærɪˌteɪtɪv/ (KAR-ih-tay-tiv).