How to pronounce disintegrative
Say it like dih-SIN-tih-gray-tiv. Disintegrative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- dih
- SIN
- tih
- gray
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disintegrative 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- grayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disintegrative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SIN-tih-gray-tiv.
What does disintegrative mean?
- Losing cohesion or unity.
- Having disorganized psychological and behavioral processes.
Where does disintegrative come from?
From disintegrate + -ive.
Questions about saying disintegrative
How do you pronounce disintegrative?
Say dih-SIN-tih-gray-tiv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disintegrative?
Disintegrative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: dih · SIN · tih · gray · tiv.
Is disintegrative 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 /dɪˈsɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪv/ (dih-SIN-tih-gray-tiv).