How to pronounce commentative
Say it like KAH-mun-tay-tiv. Commentative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑmənˌteɪtɪv/KAH-mun-tay-tiv
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- KAH
- mun
- tay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commentative 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does commentative mean?
adjective
- That occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters.
Questions about saying commentative
How do you pronounce commentative?
Say KAH-mun-tay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commentative?
Commentative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · mun · tay · tiv.