How to pronounce educative
Say it like ej-ih-KAY-tiv. Educative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- ej
- ih
- KAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Educative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of educative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ej-ih-KAY-tiv.
What does educative mean?
- Serving to educate; educational.
Where does educative come from?
From educate + -ive.
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Words that rhyme with educative
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Questions about saying educative
How do you pronounce educative?
Say ej-ih-KAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛdʒɪˈkeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɛdʒɪˈkeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in educative?
Educative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ej · ih · KAY · tiv.
Is educative 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 /ˌɛdʒɪˈkeɪtɪv/ (ej-ih-KAY-tiv).