How to pronounce discriminative
Say it like dih-SKRIM-uh-nuh-tiv. Discriminative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM).
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- dih
- SKRIM
- uh
- nuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discriminative 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.
- SKRIMSay 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.
- nuhKeep 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 discriminative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SKRIM-uh-nuh-tiv.
What does discriminative mean?
- Having or relating to the ability to discriminate between things.
- Which serves to distinguish its bearer.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying discriminative
How do you pronounce discriminative?
Say dih-SKRIM-uh-nuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɪmənətɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɪmənətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discriminative?
Discriminative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM). Broken into parts: dih · SKRIM · uh · nuh · tiv.
Is discriminative 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 /dɪˈskrɪmənətɪv/ (dih-SKRIM-uh-nuh-tiv).