How to pronounce communicative
Say it like kuh-MYOO-nuh-kuh-tiv. Communicative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- nuh
- kuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communicative 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep 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 communicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-nih-kuh-tiv.
What does communicative mean?
- Eager to communicate; talkative.
Where does communicative come from?
From Middle French communicatif.
Questions about saying communicative
How do you pronounce communicative?
Say kuh-MYOO-nuh-kuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjunəkətɪv/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communicative?
Communicative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · nuh · kuh · tiv.
Is communicative 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 /kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/ (kuh-MYOO-nih-kuh-tiv).