How to pronounce facultative
Say it like FAK-ul-tay-tiv. Facultative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfækəlˌteɪtɪv/FAK-ul-tay-tiv
UK British/ˈfækəltətɪv/FAK-ul-tuh-tiv
- FAK
- ul
- tay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facultative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of facultative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAK-ul-tuh-tiv.
What does facultative mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to faculty, especially to mental faculty.
- Not obligate; optional, discretionary or elective.
- That grants permission or power to do something.
Where does facultative come from?
From French facultatif.
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Questions about saying facultative
How do you pronounce facultative?
Say FAK-ul-tay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈfækəlˌteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈfækəltətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facultative?
Facultative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · ul · tay · tiv.
Is facultative 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 /ˈfækəltətɪv/ (FAK-ul-tuh-tiv).