How to pronounce derivatives
Say it like duh-RIV-uh-tivz. Derivatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIV).
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- duh
- RIV
- uh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derivatives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of derivatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-RIV-uh-tivz.
What does derivatives mean?
- plural of derivative How to pronounce derivative
Questions about saying derivatives
How do you pronounce derivatives?
Say duh-RIV-uh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɪvətɪvz/. In British English it is /dəˈrɪvətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derivatives?
Derivatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIV). Broken into parts: duh · RIV · uh · tivz.
Is derivatives 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 /dəˈrɪvətɪvz/ (duh-RIV-uh-tivz).