How to pronounce imperatives
Say it like im-PER-uh-tivz. Imperatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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US American/ˌɪmˈpɛrətɪvz/im-PER-uh-tivz
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- im
- PER
- uh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperatives 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.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does imperatives mean?
noun
- plural of imperative How to pronounce imperative
Questions about saying imperatives
How do you pronounce imperatives?
Say im-PER-uh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɛrətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperatives?
Imperatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: im · PER · uh · tivz.