How to pronounce conflagrative
Say it like kun-FLAG-ruh-tiv. Conflagrative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAG).
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- kun
- FLAG
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conflagrative 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.
- FLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep 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 conflagrative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-FLAG-ruh-tiv.
What does conflagrative mean?
- That produces conflagration
Questions about saying conflagrative
How do you pronounce conflagrative?
Say kun-FLAG-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈflæɡrətɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈflæɡrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conflagrative?
Conflagrative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAG). Broken into parts: kun · FLAG · ruh · tiv.
Is conflagrative 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 /kənˈflæɡrətɪv/ (kun-FLAG-ruh-tiv).