How to pronounce exessive
Say it like ik-SES-iv. Exessive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- ik
- SES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exessive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SESSay 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 exessive
American and British speakers say exessive in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SES-iv.
What does exessive mean?
- Of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates the transition away from a state.
- The exessive case, or a word in that case.
Where does exessive come from?
From ex- (“out of”) + essive.
Words that rhyme with exessive
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Words that sound like exessive
Questions about saying exessive
How do you pronounce exessive?
Say ik-SES-iv. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exessive?
Exessive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: ik · SES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say exessive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as exessive?
Exessive sounds the same as excessive in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.