How to pronounce itive
Say it like EE-tiv. Itive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Itive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of itive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-tiv.
What does itive mean?
- Synonym of andative.
Where does itive come from?
From Latin itus (“gone”), perfect passive participle of eō (“to go”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ey- (“to go”) + -ive.
Questions about saying itive
How do you pronounce itive?
Say EE-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈitɪv/. In British English it is /ˈiːtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in itive?
Itive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · tiv.
Is itive 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 /ˈiːtɪv/ (EE-tiv).