How to pronounce monitive
Say it like MON-ih-tiv. Monitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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US American/ˈmɑnɪtɪv/MON-ih-tiv
UK British/ˈmɒnɪtɪv/MON-ih-tiv
- MON
- ih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monitive
- 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: MON-ih-tiv.
What does monitive mean?
adjective
- Conveying admonition; admonitory.
- A mood implying an unpleasant or undesirable future consequence.
- Having a person-machine relationship in which the machine performs a largely automated role with the person serving primarily the monitor the machine and ensure that it stays within specified bounds.
Questions about saying monitive
How do you pronounce monitive?
Say MON-ih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monitive?
Monitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · ih · tiv.
Is monitive 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 /ˈmɒnɪtɪv/ (MON-ih-tiv).