How to pronounce mirative
Say it like MIR-uh-tiv. Mirative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR).
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US American/ˈmɪrətɪv/MIR-uh-tiv
UK British/ˈmɪrətɪv/MIR-uh-tiv
- MIR
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 mirative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIR-uh-tiv.
What does mirative mean?
noun
- A grammatical mood that expresses (surprise at) unexpected revelations or new information.
- (An instance of) a form of a word which conveys this mood.
- Of or relating to the mirative mood.
Questions about saying mirative
How do you pronounce mirative?
Say MIR-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪrətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈmɪrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirative?
Mirative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR). Broken into parts: MIR · uh · tiv.
Is mirative 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 /ˈmɪrətɪv/ (MIR-uh-tiv).