How to pronounce fixatives
Say it like FIK-suh-tivz. Fixatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- suh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixatives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fixatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIK-suh-tivz.
What does fixatives mean?
- plural of fixative How to pronounce fixative
Questions about saying fixatives
How do you pronounce fixatives?
Say FIK-suh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪksətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪksətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixatives?
Fixatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · suh · tivz.
Is fixatives 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 /ˈfɪksətɪvz/ (FIK-suh-tivz).