How to pronounce dilutive
Say it like duh-LOO-tiv. Dilutive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- duh
- LOO
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilutive 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dilutive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-LOO-tiv.
What does dilutive mean?
- Causing dilution.“The shareholders objected to the stock offering as dilutive, leaving them with little or no leverage.”
Where does dilutive come from?
From dilute + -ive.
Questions about saying dilutive
How do you pronounce dilutive?
Say duh-LOO-tiv. The American pronunciation is /dəˈlutɪv/. In British English it is /dəˈluːtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilutive?
Dilutive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: duh · LOO · tiv.
Is dilutive 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 /dəˈluːtɪv/ (duh-LOO-tiv).