How to pronounce copulative
Say it like KAH-pyuu-luh-tiv. Copulative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑpjʊlətɪv/KAH-pyuu-luh-tiv
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- KAH
- pyuu
- luh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copulative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep 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.
What does copulative mean?
adjective
- That acts as a copula.
- That connects the subject of a clause with its complement.
Where does copulative come from?
From Latin copulativus.
Questions about saying copulative
How do you pronounce copulative?
Say KAH-pyuu-luh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpjʊlətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copulative?
Copulative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · pyuu · luh · tiv.