How to pronounce convective
Say it like kun-VEK-tiv. Convective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEK).
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- kun
- VEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convective 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.
- VEKSay 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 convective
American and British speakers say convective in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɛktɪv/ in the US and /kənˈvɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VEK-tiv.
What does convective mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or employing convection; convectional
Where does convective come from?
From convect + -ive.
Words that rhyme with convective
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Questions about saying convective
How do you pronounce convective?
Say kun-VEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɛktɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈvɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convective?
Convective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEK). Broken into parts: kun · VEK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say convective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɛktɪv/ and the British form is /kənˈvɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.