How to pronounce conative
Say it like KOH-nuh-tiv. Conative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- nuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep 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 conative
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOH-nuh-tiv.
What does conative mean?
- Of or pertaining to a striving action.
- An utterance that implies striving.“The conative, as opposed to the cognitive or affective, relates to purposeful, but not necessarily ultimately rational, action.”
Where does conative come from?
From Latin conatio (“an act of attempting”).
Questions about saying conative
How do you pronounce conative?
Say KOH-nuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊnətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊnətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conative?
Conative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · nuh · tiv.
Is conative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊnətɪv/ (KOH-nuh-tiv).