How to pronounce narratives
Say it like NAR-uh-tivz. Narratives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- uh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narratives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of narratives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAR-uh-tivz.
Other ways to say narratives
Narratives also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- NER-uh-tivz /ˈnɛrətɪvz/
What does narratives mean?
- plural of narrative How to pronounce narrative
Questions about saying narratives
How do you pronounce narratives?
Say NAR-uh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnærətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈnærətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narratives?
Narratives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · uh · tivz.
Is narratives 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 /ˈnærətɪvz/ (NAR-uh-tivz).