How to pronounce consultative
Say it like kun-SUHL-tuh-tiv. Consultative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- kun
- SUHL
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consultative 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.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep 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 consultative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-SUHL-tuh-tiv.
What does consultative mean?
- That gives advice or consultation; advisory.
Where does consultative come from?
From Latin-type *cōnsultātīvus (probably used in Medieval Latin), from cōnsultāt-, past participial stem of cōnsultō, + -īvus.
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Questions about saying consultative
How do you pronounce consultative?
Say kun-SUHL-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsʌltətɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈsʌltətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consultative?
Consultative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: kun · SUHL · tuh · tiv.
Is consultative 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 /kənˈsʌltətɪv/ (kun-SUHL-tuh-tiv).