How to pronounce ideative
Say it like EYE-dee-ay-tiv. Ideative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- dee
- ay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ideative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ideative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EYE-dee-ay-tiv.
What does ideative mean?
- Relating to ideation.
Questions about saying ideative
How do you pronounce ideative?
Say EYE-dee-ay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪdiˌeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈaɪdiˌeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ideative?
Ideative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · dee · ay · tiv.
Is ideative 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 /ˈaɪdiˌeɪtɪv/ (EYE-dee-ay-tiv).