How to pronounce convulsive
Say it like kun-VUHL-siv. Convulsive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL).
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- kun
- VUHL
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convulsive 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.
- VUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of convulsive
American and British speakers say convulsive in essentially the same way: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ in the US and /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VUHL-siv.
What does convulsive mean?
- Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
- Having or producing convulsions.
Where does convulsive come from?
From French convulsif.
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Questions about saying convulsive
How do you pronounce convulsive?
Say kun-VUHL-siv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvʌlsɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈvʌlsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convulsive?
Convulsive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL). Broken into parts: kun · VUHL · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say convulsive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ and the British form is /kənˈvʌlsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.