How to pronounce essive
Say it like ES-iv. Essive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce essive. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Essive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of essive
American and British speakers say essive in essentially the same way: /ˈɛsɪv/ in the US and /ˈɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-iv.
What does essive mean?
- of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity.
- designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state.
- indicating a temporary state of being.
- the essive case, or a word in that case.
Where does essive come from?
From New Latin casus essīvus (from Latin esse), coined in New Latin by Rasmus Rask.
Questions about saying essive
How do you pronounce essive?
Say ES-iv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛsɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in essive?
Essive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say essive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛsɪv/ and the British form is /ˈɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.