How to pronounce collectives
Say it like kuh-LEK-tivz. Collectives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectives 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.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collectives
American and British speakers say collectives in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktɪvz/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tivz.
What does collectives mean?
- plural of collective How to pronounce collective
Questions about saying collectives
How do you pronounce collectives?
Say kuh-LEK-tivz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktɪvz/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectives?
Collectives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tivz.
Do Americans and Brits say collectives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktɪvz/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.