How to pronounce imaginative
Say it like im-AJ-uh-nuh-tiv. Imaginative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ).
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- im
- AJ
- uh
- nuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imaginative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 imaginative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-MAJ-ih-nuh-tiv.
What does imaginative mean?
- Having a lively or creative imagination.“an imaginative boy”
- Tending to be fanciful or inventive.“an imaginative story”
- False or imagined.
Where does imaginative come from?
From Middle English ymagynatif, from Middle French imaginatif, from Medieval Latin imāginātīvus.
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Questions about saying imaginative
How do you pronounce imaginative?
Say im-AJ-uh-nuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/. In British English it is /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imaginative?
Imaginative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ). Broken into parts: im · AJ · uh · nuh · tiv.
Is imaginative 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 /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ (ih-MAJ-ih-nuh-tiv).