How to pronounce evaluative
Say it like ih-VAL-yoo-uh-tiv. Evaluative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
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- ih
- VAL
- yoo
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evaluative 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.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of evaluative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-VAL-yoo-uh-tiv.
What does evaluative mean?
- Relating to the assignment of value to a person, thing, or event.
- Judgmental; tending to reduce a thing to a simple evaluation.
Where does evaluative come from?
From evaluate + -ive.
Questions about saying evaluative
How do you pronounce evaluative?
Say ih-VAL-yoo-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvæljuətɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈvæljuːətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evaluative?
Evaluative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: ih · VAL · yoo · uh · tiv.
Is evaluative 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 /ɪˈvæljuːətɪv/ (ih-VAL-yoo-uh-tiv).