How to pronounce catenative
Say it like KAT-uh-nuh-tiv. Catenative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- nuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catenative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 catenative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-nuh-tiv.
What does catenative mean?
- Having the ability to catenate, or form chains.
- A catenative verb.
Where does catenative come from?
From Latin catēnātus (“chained”), from catēnāre, from catēna (“a chain”).
Questions about saying catenative
How do you pronounce catenative?
Say KAT-uh-nuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætənətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈkætənətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catenative?
Catenative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · nuh · tiv.
Is catenative 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 /ˈkætənətɪv/ (KAT-uh-nuh-tiv).