How to pronounce corrective
Say it like kuh-REK-tiv. Corrective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
- kuh
- REK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corrective 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.
- REKSay 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 corrective
American and British speakers say corrective in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛktɪv/ in the US and /kəˈrɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REK-tiv.
What does corrective mean?
- Something that corrects or counteracts something.
- Of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.“As the currents were changing rapidly, the captain had to make many corrective course changes.”
Where does corrective come from?
Borrowed from French correctif, equivalent to correct + -ive.
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Words that rhyme with corrective
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Questions about saying corrective
How do you pronounce corrective?
Say kuh-REK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛktɪv/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corrective?
Corrective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: kuh · REK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say corrective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛktɪv/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.