How to pronounce emptive
Say it like EMP-tiv. Emptive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP).
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- EMP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emptive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emptive
American and British speakers say emptive in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmptɪv/ in the US and /ˈɛmptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: EMP-tiv.
What does emptive mean?
- Responding to or acting to counteract something when it happens (rather than beforehand).
Where does emptive come from?
Back-formation from preemptive.
Questions about saying emptive
How do you pronounce emptive?
Say EMP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmptɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɛmptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emptive?
Emptive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EMP). Broken into parts: EMP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say emptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmptɪv/ and the British form is /ˈɛmptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.