How to pronounce hortative
Say it like HOR-tuh-tiv. Hortative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hortative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 hortative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAW-tuh-tiv.
What does hortative mean?
- Urging, exhorting, or encouraging.
- Of a mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement.
- A mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement.
Where does hortative come from?
From Latin hortātīvus, from hortor (“to exhort”).
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Questions about saying hortative
How do you pronounce hortative?
Say HOR-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrtətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hortative?
Hortative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · tuh · tiv.
Is hortative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːtətɪv/ (HAW-tuh-tiv).