How to pronounce indicative
Say it like in-DIK-uh-tiv. Indicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
- in
- DIK
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indicative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 indicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-DIK-uh-tiv.
What does indicative mean?
- Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something.“He had pains indicative of a heart attack.”
- Of, or relating to the indicative mood.
- The indicative mood.
- A term in the indicative mood.
Where does indicative come from?
From Middle French indicatif, from Late Latin indicātīvus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- indicative mood
- declarative mood
- declarative
- common mood
- fact mood
- indicatory
- revelatory
- significative
Words that rhyme with indicative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indicative.
Questions about saying indicative
How do you pronounce indicative?
Say in-DIK-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indicative?
Indicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: in · DIK · uh · tiv.
Is indicative 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 /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/ (in-DIK-uh-tiv).