How to pronounce exhortative
Say it like eg-ZAW-tuh-tiv. Exhortative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW).
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- eg
- ZAW
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhortative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep 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 exhortative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eg-ZAW-tuh-tiv.
What does exhortative mean?
- Appearing to exhort; in an urging manner.
- Inflected hortative verb form that a speaker uses to avidly encourage a listener.
- The exhortative mood.
Where does exhortative come from?
From late Middle English exhortatyf, from Latin exhortātīvus, from exhortātus + -ivus.
Questions about saying exhortative
How do you pronounce exhortative?
Say eg-ZAW-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɔtətɪv/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɔːtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhortative?
Exhortative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW). Broken into parts: eg · ZAW · tuh · tiv.
Is exhortative 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 /ɛɡˈzɔːtətɪv/ (eg-ZAW-tuh-tiv).