How to pronounce concatenative
Say it like kun-KAT-uh-nuh-tiv. Concatenative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAT).
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- kun
- KAT
- uh
- nuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concatenative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 concatenative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-KAT-uh-nuh-tiv.
What does concatenative mean?
- Linked in a series or order of things depending on each other, as if linked together; successive.
- Operating by concatenation.“concatenative synthesis”
Where does concatenative come from?
From concatenate + -ive.
Questions about saying concatenative
How do you pronounce concatenative?
Say kun-KAT-uh-nuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkætənətɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈkætənətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concatenative?
Concatenative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAT). Broken into parts: kun · KAT · uh · nuh · tiv.
Is concatenative 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 /kənˈkætənətɪv/ (kun-KAT-uh-nuh-tiv).