How to pronounce dubitative
Say it like DYOO-bih-tuh-tiv. Dubitative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO).
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- DYOO
- bih
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dubitative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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 dubitative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DYOO-bih-tuh-tiv.
What does dubitative mean?
- Tending to doubt; doubtful.
Where does dubitative come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin dubitātīvus.
Questions about saying dubitative
How do you pronounce dubitative?
Say DYOO-bih-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjubɪtətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːbɪtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dubitative?
Dubitative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO). Broken into parts: DYOO · bih · tuh · tiv.
Is dubitative 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 /ˈdjuːbɪtətɪv/ (DYOO-bih-tuh-tiv).