How to pronounce concentrative
Say it like kun-SEN-truh-tiv. Concentrative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- kun
- SEN
- truh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concentrative 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep 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 concentrative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-SEN-truh-tiv.
What does concentrative mean?
- Characterised by concentration.
Where does concentrative come from?
From concentrate + -ive.
Questions about saying concentrative
How do you pronounce concentrative?
Say kun-SEN-truh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛntrətɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛntrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concentrative?
Concentrative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: kun · SEN · truh · tiv.
Is concentrative 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 /kənˈsɛntrətɪv/ (kun-SEN-truh-tiv).