How to pronounce corruptive
Say it like kuh-RUHP-tiv. Corruptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP).
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- kuh
- RUHP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corruptive 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.
- RUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corruptive
American and British speakers say corruptive in essentially the same way: /kəˈrʌptɪv/ in the US and /kəˈrʌptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RUHP-tiv.
What does corruptive mean?
- Tending to corrupt.
Where does corruptive come from?
From corrupt + -ive.
Words that rhyme with corruptive
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Questions about saying corruptive
How do you pronounce corruptive?
Say kuh-RUHP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrʌptɪv/. In British English it is /kəˈrʌptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corruptive?
Corruptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP). Broken into parts: kuh · RUHP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say corruptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrʌptɪv/ and the British form is /kəˈrʌptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.