How to pronounce creative
Say it like kree-AY-tiv. Creative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- kree
- AY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of creative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kree-AY-tiv.
What does creative mean?
- having the ability or power to create“a creative imagination”
- promoting construction or creation“creative work”
Where does creative come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin creativus, from Latin creō.
Words that rhyme with creative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creative.
Questions about saying creative
How do you pronounce creative?
Say kree-AY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kriˈeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /kriːˈeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creative?
Creative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: kree · AY · tiv.
Is creative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kriːˈeɪtɪv/ (kree-AY-tiv).