How to pronounce federative
Say it like FED-uh-ruh-tiv. Federative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED).
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- FED
- uh
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Federative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 federative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FED-uh-ruh-tiv.
What does federative mean?
- Uniting in a league; forming a confederacy, a federation; federal.
Questions about saying federative
How do you pronounce federative?
Say FED-uh-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛdərətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈfɛdərətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in federative?
Federative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED). Broken into parts: FED · uh · ruh · tiv.
Is federative 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 /ˈfɛdərətɪv/ (FED-uh-ruh-tiv).