How to pronounce elucidative
Say it like ih-LOO-suh-day-tiv. Elucidative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ih
- LOO
- suh
- day
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elucidative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayGive this part a little weight. 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 elucidative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LOO-suh-day-tiv.
What does elucidative mean?
- Explanatory, clarifying; that serves to elucidate.
Where does elucidative come from?
From elucidate + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying elucidative
How do you pronounce elucidative?
Say ih-LOO-suh-day-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlusəˌdeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːsəˌdeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elucidative?
Elucidative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · LOO · suh · day · tiv.
Is elucidative 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 /ɪˈluːsəˌdeɪtɪv/ (ih-LOO-suh-day-tiv).