How to pronounce dative
Say it like DAY-tiv. Dative has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
- DAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay 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 dative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DAY-tiv.
What does dative mean?
- Denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
- Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.
- The dative case.
- A word inflected in the dative case.
Where does dative come from?
From Latin datīvus (“appropriate for giving”), itself from datus (the past participle of dō (“to give”)) + -īvus (“-ive”).
Words that rhyme with dative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dative.
Questions about saying dative
How do you pronounce dative?
Say DAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dative?
Dative has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tiv.
Is dative 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 /ˈdeɪtɪv/ (DAY-tiv).