How to pronounce ipsative
Say it like IP-suh-tiv. Ipsative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IP).
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- IP
- suh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ipsative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep 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 ipsative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IP-suh-tiv.
What does ipsative mean?
- Denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options.“Myers-Briggs uses ipsative measures, whereas the Five-Factor Model uses normative measures.”
- Comparing a measure of a person against that person’s previous assessments, rather than against the performance of others.
Where does ipsative come from?
From Latin ipse (“of the self”).
Questions about saying ipsative
How do you pronounce ipsative?
Say IP-suh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪpsətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɪpsətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ipsative?
Ipsative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IP). Broken into parts: IP · suh · tiv.
Is ipsative 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 /ˈɪpsətɪv/ (IP-suh-tiv).