How to pronounce ditransitive
Say it like dy-TRAN-zuh-tiv. Ditransitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAN).
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- dy
- TRAN
- zuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ditransitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zuhKeep 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 ditransitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-TRAN-zuh-tiv.
What does ditransitive mean?
- Of a class of verbs which take both a direct and an indirect object. An example is 'give', which entails a giver (subject), a gift (direct object) and a receiver (indirect object).
- A verb that takes both an object and an indirect object.
Where does ditransitive come from?
From di- + transitive.
Questions about saying ditransitive
How do you pronounce ditransitive?
Say dy-TRAN-zuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˈtrænzətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪˈtrænzətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ditransitive?
Ditransitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAN). Broken into parts: dy · TRAN · zuh · tiv.
Is ditransitive 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 /ˌdaɪˈtrænzətɪv/ (dy-TRAN-zuh-tiv).