How to pronounce deverbative
Say it like dee-VUR-buh-tiv. Deverbative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/diˈvɝbətɪv/dee-VUR-buh-tiv
UK British/diːˈvɜːbətɪv/dee-VUR-buh-tiv
- dee
- VUR
- buh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deverbative 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep 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 deverbative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-VUR-buh-tiv.
What does deverbative mean?
adjective
- Derived from a verb.
- A word or a component of a word that is derived from a verb.
Where does deverbative come from?
From de- + verb + -ative.
Questions about saying deverbative
How do you pronounce deverbative?
Say dee-VUR-buh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /diˈvɝbətɪv/. In British English it is /diːˈvɜːbətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deverbative?
Deverbative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dee · VUR · buh · tiv.
Is deverbative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /diːˈvɜːbətɪv/ (dee-VUR-buh-tiv).