How to pronounce circulative
Say it like SUR-kyuu-lay-tiv. Circulative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kyuu
- lay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circulative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- layGive 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 circulative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUR-kyuu-lay-tiv.
What does circulative mean?
- Promoting circulation; circulating.
Where does circulative come from?
From circulate + -ive.
Questions about saying circulative
How do you pronounce circulative?
Say SUR-kyuu-lay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjʊˌleɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjʊˌleɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circulative?
Circulative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuu · lay · tiv.
Is circulative 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 /ˈsɜːkjʊˌleɪtɪv/ (SUR-kyuu-lay-tiv).