How to pronounce informative
Say it like in-FOR-muh-tiv. Informative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- in
- FOR
- muh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informative 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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 informative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FAW-muh-tiv.
What does informative mean?
- tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance“an enlightening glimpse of government in action”“an illuminating lecture”
- serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
- providing or conveying information
Where does informative come from?
From inform + -ative.
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Words that rhyme with informative
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Questions about saying informative
How do you pronounce informative?
Say in-FOR-muh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɔrmətɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informative?
Informative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: in · FOR · muh · tiv.
Is informative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/ (in-FAW-muh-tiv).