How to pronounce declarative
Say it like dih-KLER-uh-tiv. Declarative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLER).
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- dih
- KLER
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declarative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 declarative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-KLAR-uh-tiv.
What does declarative mean?
- Serving to declare; having the quality of a declaration.
- Expressing truth.
- That declares a construct.
- Synonym of declaration (declarative statement)
- Illocution: a “performative” statement which. by its utterance/publication, creates a change of state (at least psychologically) for the addressees (i.e., a declaration, announcement, edict, etc.)
Where does declarative come from?
Derived from Middle French déclaratif.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with declarative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of declarative.
Questions about saying declarative
How do you pronounce declarative?
Say dih-KLER-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklɛrətɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈklærətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declarative?
Declarative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLER). Broken into parts: dih · KLER · uh · tiv.
Is declarative 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 /dɪˈklærətɪv/ (dih-KLAR-uh-tiv).