How to pronounce imaginatively
Say it like im-AJ-uh-nuh-tiv-lee. Imaginatively has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ).
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- im
- AJ
- uh
- nuh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imaginatively 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.
- tivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of imaginatively
American and British speakers say imaginatively in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈmædʒənəˌtɪvˌli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈmædʒənəˌtɪvˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-AJ-uh-nuh-tiv-lee.
What does imaginatively mean?
- In an imaginative manner; showing creativity.
Where does imaginatively come from?
From Middle English ymaginatyfliche; equivalent to imaginative + -ly.
Questions about saying imaginatively
How do you pronounce imaginatively?
Say im-AJ-uh-nuh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmædʒənəˌtɪvˌli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈmædʒənəˌtɪvˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imaginatively?
Imaginatively has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ). Broken into parts: im · AJ · uh · nuh · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say imaginatively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈmædʒənəˌtɪvˌli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈmædʒənəˌtɪvˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.