How to pronounce innovative
Say it like IN-uh-vay-tiv. Innovative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- uh
- vay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innovative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay 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.
- vayGive this part a little weight. 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 innovative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IN-uh-vuh-tiv.
What does innovative mean?
- ahead of the times“the advanced teaching methods”“had advanced views on the subject”
- being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before“stylistically innovative works”“innovative members of the artistic community”
Where does innovative come from?
From innovate + -ive.
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Questions about saying innovative
How do you pronounce innovative?
Say IN-uh-vay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɪnəvətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innovative?
Innovative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · uh · vay · tiv.
Is innovative 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 /ˈɪnəvətɪv/ (IN-uh-vuh-tiv).