How to pronounce interrogative
Say it like in-tuh-RAH-guh-tiv. Interrogative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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- in
- tuh
- RAH
- guh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interrogative 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep 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 interrogative
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-tuh-ROG-uh-tiv.
What does interrogative mean?
- Asking or denoting a question.“an interrogative phrase”
- Pertaining to inquiry; questioning“He took on an interrogative tone of voice.”
- A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
- A question; an interrogation.
Where does interrogative come from?
From Late Latin interrogātīvus, equivalent to interrogate + -ive.
Words that rhyme with interrogative
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Questions about saying interrogative
How do you pronounce interrogative?
Say in-tuh-RAH-guh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrɑɡətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interrogative?
Interrogative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RAH · guh · tiv.
Is interrogative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv/ (in-tuh-ROG-uh-tiv).