How to pronounce commemorative
Say it like kuh-MEM-ruh-tiv. Commemorative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEM).
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- kuh
- MEM
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commemorative 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.
- MEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of commemorative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MEM-ruh-tiv.
What does commemorative mean?
- An object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.
- A postage stamp issued to commemorate, usually a person or event; also commonly applied to thematic (topical) stamp issues.
- Serving to commemorate something.“a commemorative plaque”
Where does commemorative come from?
First attested in 1612; borrowed from New Latin commemorātīvus, from commemorō.
Questions about saying commemorative
How do you pronounce commemorative?
Say kuh-MEM-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɛmrətɪv/. In British English it is /kəˈmɛmrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commemorative?
Commemorative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEM). Broken into parts: kuh · MEM · ruh · tiv.
Is commemorative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈmɛmrətɪv/ (kuh-MEM-ruh-tiv).