How to pronounce concessive
Say it like kun-SES-iv. Concessive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce concessive. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- kun
- SES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concessive 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of concessive
American and British speakers say concessive in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛsɪv/ in the US and /kənˈsɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SES-iv.
What does concessive mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or being a concession; conceding.
- Joining clauses while conceding some notion.
- A phrase or clause that acts as a concession, such as "even if" or "although".
Words that rhyme with concessive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concessive.
Questions about saying concessive
How do you pronounce concessive?
Say kun-SES-iv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛsɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concessive?
Concessive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: kun · SES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say concessive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛsɪv/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.