How to pronounce mandative
Say it like MAN-duh-tiv. Mandative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmændətɪv/MAN-duh-tiv
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- MAN
- duh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep 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.
What does mandative mean?
adjective
- Indicates the quality of being a command, or being related to the command.
- Noting the imperative use of the subjunctive, as in "I insist that he leave immediately".“the mandative subjunctive”
Where does mandative come from?
From mandate + -ive.
Questions about saying mandative
How do you pronounce mandative?
Say MAN-duh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmændətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandative?
Mandative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · duh · tiv.