How to pronounce institutive
Say it like in-STIT-yuh-tiv. Institutive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIT).
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- in
- STIT
- yuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutive 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.
- STITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of institutive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-STIT-yuh-tiv.
What does institutive mean?
- Tending or intended to institute; having the power to establish.
- Established; depending on, or characterized by, institution or order.
Where does institutive come from?
From institute + -ive.
Questions about saying institutive
How do you pronounce institutive?
Say in-STIT-yuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈstɪtjʊtɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstɪtjʊtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutive?
Institutive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIT). Broken into parts: in · STIT · yuh · tiv.
Is institutive 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 /ɪnˈstɪtjʊtɪv/ (in-STIT-yuh-tiv).