How to pronounce entitative
Say it like EN-tih-tay-tiv. Entitative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- tih
- tay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entitative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. 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 entitative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EN-tih-tuh-tiv.
What does entitative mean?
- Considered as pure entity, abstracted from all attendant circumstances.
Where does entitative come from?
From entity + -ative.
Questions about saying entitative
How do you pronounce entitative?
Say EN-tih-tay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntɪteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɛntɪtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entitative?
Entitative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · tih · tay · tiv.
Is entitative 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 /ˈɛntɪtətɪv/ (EN-tih-tuh-tiv).