How to pronounce locomotives
Say it like loh-kuh-MOH-tivz. Locomotives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- loh
- kuh
- MOH
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locomotives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of locomotives
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: loh-kuh-MOH-tivz.
What does locomotives mean?
- plural of locomotive How to pronounce locomotive
Questions about saying locomotives
How do you pronounce locomotives?
Say loh-kuh-MOH-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪvz/. In British English it is /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locomotives?
Locomotives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: loh · kuh · MOH · tivz.
Is locomotives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪvz/ (loh-kuh-MOH-tivz).