How to pronounce comitative
Say it like KAH-muh-tuh-tuv. Comitative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- muh
- tuh
- tuv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comitative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comitative
- 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-ih-tuh-tiv.
What does comitative mean?
- Of, or relating to the grammatical case that is used in some languages to indicate accompaniment.
- The comitative case, or a word in this case.
Where does comitative come from?
From Latin comitātum (“that which is accompanied”).
Questions about saying comitative
How do you pronounce comitative?
Say KAH-muh-tuh-tuv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmətətəv/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɪtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comitative?
Comitative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · muh · tuh · tuv.
Is comitative 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 /ˈkɒmɪtətɪv/ (KOM-ih-tuh-tiv).