How to pronounce distributive
Say it like dih-STRIB-yoo-tiv. Distributive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB).
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- dih
- STRIB
- yoo
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distributive 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.
- STRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. 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 distributive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-STRIB-yoo-tiv.
What does distributive mean?
- Relating to distribution.
- Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.
- A property of functions that have a rule describing how the function can be performed to the individual components of another operation.
- distributive case
- A distributive adjective or pronoun.
- A distributive numeral.
Where does distributive come from?
From Middle French distributif, from Latin distribūtīvus.
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Questions about saying distributive
How do you pronounce distributive?
Say dih-STRIB-yoo-tiv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɪbjutɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distributive?
Distributive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB). Broken into parts: dih · STRIB · yoo · tiv.
Is distributive 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 /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪv/ (dih-STRIB-yoo-tiv).