How to pronounce conjunctive
Say it like kun-JUHNGK-tiv. Conjunctive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK).
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- kun
- JUHNGK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjunctive 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.
- JUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conjunctive
American and British speakers say conjunctive in essentially the same way: /kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ in the US and /kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-JUHNGK-tiv.
What does conjunctive mean?
- Connective: tending to join, unite, connect.
- Connected: being joined, united, connected.
- Relating to a conjunction (appearance in the sky of two astronomical objects with the same right ascension or the same ecliptic longitude).
- A conjunction.
- The subjunctive.
- A conjunction.
Where does conjunctive come from?
From Latin coniunctivus (“serving to connect”), from coniunctus, past participle of coniungere; compare conjoin.
Words that rhyme with conjunctive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conjunctive.
Questions about saying conjunctive
How do you pronounce conjunctive?
Say kun-JUHNGK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjunctive?
Conjunctive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK). Broken into parts: kun · JUHNGK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say conjunctive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ and the British form is /kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.