How to pronounce conclusive
Say it like kun-KLOO-siv. Conclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- kun
- KLOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conclusive 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.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conclusive
American and British speakers say conclusive in essentially the same way: /kənˈklusɪv/ in the US and /kənˈkluːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KLOO-siv.
What does conclusive mean?
- Pertaining to a conclusion.
- Providing an end to something; decisive.“conclusive evidence”
Where does conclusive come from?
From French conclusif, from Late Latin conclusivus, from Latin conclūsīvē (“conclusively”), from past participle of concludere.
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Questions about saying conclusive
How do you pronounce conclusive?
Say kun-KLOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈklusɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈkluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conclusive?
Conclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: kun · KLOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say conclusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈklusɪv/ and the British form is /kənˈkluːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.