How to pronounce meditative
Say it like MED-ih-tay-tiv. Meditative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ih
- tay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meditative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayGive this part a little weight. 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 meditative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MED-ih-tuh-tiv.
What does meditative mean?
- Of or pertaining to meditation.“Yoga is a meditative practice.”
- Thoughtful; pensive.“After hearing the news he became meditative.”
Where does meditative come from?
From Middle French méditatif.
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Questions about saying meditative
How do you pronounce meditative?
Say MED-ih-tay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdɪtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meditative?
Meditative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ih · tay · tiv.
Is meditative 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 /ˈmɛdɪtətɪv/ (MED-ih-tuh-tiv).