How to pronounce gerundive
Say it like juh-RUHN-div. Gerundive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN).
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- juh
- RUHN
- div
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerundive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- divKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gerundive
American and British speakers say gerundive in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/ in the US and /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-RUHN-div.
What does gerundive mean?
- A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
- A verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".
- Pertaining to or behaving like a gerund.
Where does gerundive come from?
From Middle English gerundif, gerundyf, gerundyfe, gerundyffe, gerundyve, from Latin gerundīvum (“gerundive”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).
Questions about saying gerundive
How do you pronounce gerundive?
Say juh-RUHN-div. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/. In British English it is /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerundive?
Gerundive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN). Broken into parts: juh · RUHN · div.
Do Americans and Brits say gerundive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/ and the British form is /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.