How to pronounce curative
Say it like KYUUR-uh-tiv. Curative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR).
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- KYUUR
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of curative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KYUUR-uh-tiv.
What does curative mean?
- A substance that acts as a cure.
- Possessing the ability to cure, to heal or treat illness.“The curative power of the antibiotics introduced in the 1950s was amazing at the time.”
- Remediative.“a curative jury instruction to disregard the sheriff's testimony”
- of a verb, conveying the meaning "the agent makes a patient do something"
Where does curative come from?
Borrowed from Middle French curatif.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying curative
How do you pronounce curative?
Say KYUUR-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʊrətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈkjʊrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curative?
Curative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: KYUUR · uh · tiv.
Is curative 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 /ˈkjʊrətɪv/ (KYUUR-uh-tiv).