How to pronounce locative
Say it like LAH-kuh-tiv. Locative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- kuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep 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 locative
- 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: LOK-uh-tiv.
What does locative mean?
- Indicating place, or the place where, or wherein.“a locative adjective”
- The locative case.
Where does locative come from?
From Latin locātīvus, from locus.
Words that rhyme with locative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of locative.
Questions about saying locative
How do you pronounce locative?
Say LAH-kuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locative?
Locative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · kuh · tiv.
Is locative 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 /ˈlɒkətɪv/ (LOK-uh-tiv).