How to pronounce emotive
Say it like ih-MOH-tiv. Emotive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- ih
- MOH
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emotive 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emotive
- 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: ih-MOH-tiv.
What does emotive mean?
- Of or relating to emotion.
- Appealing to the emotions.
- Expressing an emotion.
- A word or construct that expresses an emotion.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with emotive
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Questions about saying emotive
How do you pronounce emotive?
Say ih-MOH-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmoʊtɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈməʊtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emotive?
Emotive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: ih · MOH · tiv.
Is emotive 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 /ɪˈməʊtɪv/ (ih-MOH-tiv).