How to pronounce declivitous
Say it like dih-KLIV-ih-tus. Declivitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈklɪvɪtəs/dih-KLIV-ih-tus
UK British/dɪˈklɪvɪtəs/dih-KLIV-ih-tus
- dih
- KLIV
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declivitous 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.
- KLIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of declivitous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-KLIV-ih-tus.
What does declivitous mean?
adjective
- Descending gradually; sloping; downhill.
- At lower levels; lowly.
Where does declivitous come from?
Latin declivus (“sloping down”), from de- (“down from”) + clivus (“slope”).
Questions about saying declivitous
How do you pronounce declivitous?
Say dih-KLIV-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklɪvɪtəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈklɪvɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declivitous?
Declivitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV). Broken into parts: dih · KLIV · ih · tus.
Is declivitous 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 /dɪˈklɪvɪtəs/ (dih-KLIV-ih-tus).