How to pronounce cislocative
Say it like sih-SLAH-kuh-tiv. Cislocative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAH).
- sih
- SLAH
- kuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cislocative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cislocative
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-SLOK-uh-tiv.
What does cislocative mean?
- Indicating motion toward the deictic center, often the speaker.
- A grammatical structure of this kind.
Where does cislocative come from?
From cis- + locative.
Words that rhyme with cislocative
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Questions about saying cislocative
How do you pronounce cislocative?
Say sih-SLAH-kuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈslɑkəˌtɪv/. In British English it is /sɪˈslɒkəˌtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cislocative?
Cislocative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAH). Broken into parts: sih · SLAH · kuh · tiv.
Is cislocative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪˈslɒkəˌtɪv/ (sih-SLOK-uh-tiv).