How to pronounce lative
Say it like LAY-tiv. Lative has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAY-tiv.
What does lative mean?
- pertaining to lative case
- A case of verbs, found in the Uralic and Northern Caucasian languages, used to indicate motion to a location; in the Northern Caucasian languages, the lative also takes up functions of the dative case.
Where does lative come from?
Borrowed from French latif.
Words that rhyme with lative
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Questions about saying lative
How do you pronounce lative?
Say LAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈleɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lative?
Lative has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · tiv.
Is lative 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 /ˈleɪtɪv/ (LAY-tiv).