How to pronounce introspective
Say it like in-truh-SPEK-tiv. Introspective has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK).
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- in
- truh
- SPEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Introspective 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of introspective
American and British speakers say introspective in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-SPEK-tiv.
What does introspective mean?
- Examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.
Where does introspective come from?
From Latin intro "inward, within" (see intro-) + Latin specere "look at".
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Questions about saying introspective
How do you pronounce introspective?
Say in-truh-SPEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in introspective?
Introspective has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · truh · SPEK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say introspective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.