How to pronounce erosive
Say it like ih-ROH-siv. Erosive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- ih
- ROH
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erosive 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of erosive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-ROH-siv.
What does erosive mean?
- Of or pertaining to erosion.
- Causing or tending to cause erosion.
Words that rhyme with erosive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erosive.
Questions about saying erosive
How do you pronounce erosive?
Say ih-ROH-siv. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈroʊsɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈrəʊsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erosive?
Erosive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: ih · ROH · siv.
Is erosive 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 /ɪˈrəʊsɪv/ (ih-ROH-siv).