How to pronounce frequentative
Say it like frih-KWEN-tuh-tiv. Frequentative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEN).
- frih
- KWEN
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frequentative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 frequentative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: frih-KWEN-tuh-tiv.
What does frequentative mean?
- Serving to express repetition of an action.“"Crackle" is an English frequentative verb derived from "crack".”
- Any of a subclass of imperfective verbs that denote a repeated action, no longer productive in English, but found in e.g. Finnish, Latin, Russian, and Turkish.
Where does frequentative come from?
By surface analysis, frequent + -ative.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with frequentative
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Questions about saying frequentative
How do you pronounce frequentative?
Say frih-KWEN-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /frɪˈkwɛntətɪv/. In British English it is /frɪˈkwɛntətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frequentative?
Frequentative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEN). Broken into parts: frih · KWEN · tuh · tiv.
Is frequentative 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 /frɪˈkwɛntətɪv/ (frih-KWEN-tuh-tiv).