How to pronounce denominative
Say it like dee-NAM-uh-nuh-teev. Denominative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAM).
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- dee
- NAM
- uh
- nuh
- teev
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denominative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teevKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of denominative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-NAM-uh-nuh-teev.
What does denominative mean?
- Being a name.
- Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable.
- Deriving from a noun, or from an adjective, such as the verb destruct from the noun destruction.
- A word, often a verb, that is derived from a noun or adjective.
Questions about saying denominative
How do you pronounce denominative?
Say dee-NAM-uh-nuh-teev. The American pronunciation is /diˈnæmənətiv/. In British English it is /diˈnæmənətiv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denominative?
Denominative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAM). Broken into parts: dee · NAM · uh · nuh · teev.
Is denominative 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 /diˈnæmənətiv/ (dee-NAM-uh-nuh-teev).