How to pronounce duplicative
Say it like dyoo-PLIK-uh-tiv. Duplicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIK).
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- dyoo
- PLIK
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duplicative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 duplicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dyoo-PLIK-uh-tiv.
What does duplicative mean?
- Of, related to, or being a duplicate.
Where does duplicative come from?
From duplicate + -ive.
Words that rhyme with duplicative
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Questions about saying duplicative
How do you pronounce duplicative?
Say dyoo-PLIK-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /djuˈplɪkətɪv/. In British English it is /djuːˈplɪkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duplicative?
Duplicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIK). Broken into parts: dyoo · PLIK · uh · tiv.
Is duplicative 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 /djuːˈplɪkətɪv/ (dyoo-PLIK-uh-tiv).