How to pronounce exploitive
Say it like ik-SPLOY-tiv. Exploitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOY).
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- ik
- SPLOY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exploitive 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.
- SPLOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exploitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-SPLOY-tiv.
What does exploitive mean?
- Exploitative: taking advantage of someone
Where does exploitive come from?
From exploit + -ive.
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Questions about saying exploitive
How do you pronounce exploitive?
Say ik-SPLOY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exploitive?
Exploitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOY). Broken into parts: ik · SPLOY · tiv.
Is exploitive 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 /ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪv/ (ik-SPLOY-tiv).