How to pronounce connective
Say it like kuh-NEK-tiv. Connective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- kuh
- NEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connective pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of connective
American and British speakers say connective in essentially the same way: /kəˈnɛktɪv/ in the US and /kəˈnɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NEK-tiv.
What does connective mean?
- Serving or tending to connect; connecting.
- That which connects.
- A function that operates on truth values to give another truth value.
- A word used to connect words, clauses and sentences, most commonly applied to conjunctions.
Where does connective come from?
For connexive, borrowed from Latin connexīvus.
Words that rhyme with connective
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of connective.
Questions about saying connective
How do you pronounce connective?
Say kuh-NEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛktɪv/. In British English it is /kəˈnɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connective?
Connective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: kuh · NEK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say connective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnɛktɪv/ and the British form is /kəˈnɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.