How to pronounce induplicative
Say it like in-dyoo-plih-KAY-tiv. Induplicative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- in
- dyoo
- plih
- KAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Induplicative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of induplicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-dyoo-plih-KAY-tiv.
What does induplicative mean?
- Having induplicate sepals or petals in aestivation.
- Having induplicate leaves in vernation.
Where does induplicative come from?
From induplicate + -ive; compare duplicative.
Words that rhyme with induplicative
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Questions about saying induplicative
How do you pronounce induplicative?
Say in-dyoo-plih-KAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪndjuplɪˈkeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ɪndjuːplɪˈkeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in induplicative?
Induplicative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: in · dyoo · plih · KAY · tiv.
Is induplicative 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 /ɪndjuːplɪˈkeɪtɪv/ (in-dyoo-plih-KAY-tiv).