How to pronounce donative
Say it like DOH-nuh-tiv. Donative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- nuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 donative
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOH-nuh-tiv.
What does donative mean?
- Being or relating to a donation.
- A gift; a largess; a gratuity.
- A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders.
Where does donative come from?
From Latin dōnātīvum (“a gratuity”), from dōnō (“to give [a present]”), from dōnum (“gift”).
Questions about saying donative
How do you pronounce donative?
Say DOH-nuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊnətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊnətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donative?
Donative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · nuh · tiv.
Is donative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊnətɪv/ (DOH-nuh-tiv).