How to pronounce combinative
Say it like KAHM-bih-nay-tiv. Combinative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM).
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- KAHM
- bih
- nay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combinative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. 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 combinative
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOM-bih-nay-tiv.
What does combinative mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resulting from combination.
- Serving, tending, or able to combine.
Where does combinative come from?
From combination + -ive.
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Questions about saying combinative
How do you pronounce combinative?
Say KAHM-bih-nay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmbɪneɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmbɪneɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combinative?
Combinative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM). Broken into parts: KAHM · bih · nay · tiv.
Is combinative 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 /ˈkɒmbɪneɪtɪv/ (KOM-bih-nay-tiv).