How to pronounce imprecative
Say it like im-PREK-uh-tiv. Imprecative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREK).
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- im
- PREK
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imprecative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PREKSay 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imprecative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-PREK-uh-tiv.
What does imprecative mean?
- A grammatical mood, found in some languages, used for curses (in the sense of wishing harm) and marked by a different set of affixes than the optative mood, which is used for wishes in general.
- Pertaining to the imprecative mood.
Where does imprecative come from?
By surface analysis, imprecate + -ive.
Questions about saying imprecative
How do you pronounce imprecative?
Say im-PREK-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈprɛkətɪv/. In British English it is /ɪmˈprɛkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imprecative?
Imprecative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREK). Broken into parts: im · PREK · uh · tiv.
Is imprecative 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 /ɪmˈprɛkətɪv/ (im-PREK-uh-tiv).