How to pronounce fixative
Say it like FIK-suh-tiv. Fixative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪksətɪv/FIK-suh-tiv
UK British/ˈfɪksətɪv/FIK-suh-tiv
- FIK
- suh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep 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 fixative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIK-suh-tiv.
What does fixative mean?
noun
- A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.
- The components of a perfume that prolong or bolster the notes, and may or may not be the base note itself.
- Serving to fix or bind.
Questions about saying fixative
How do you pronounce fixative?
Say FIK-suh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪksətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈfɪksətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixative?
Fixative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · suh · tiv.
Is fixative 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 /ˈfɪksətɪv/ (FIK-suh-tiv).