How to pronounce nominatival
Say it like nom-ih-nuh-TEE-vul. Nominatival has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEE).
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- nom
- ih
- nuh
- TEE
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominatival pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nominatival
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nom-ih-nuh-TEE-vul.
What does nominatival mean?
- Of or pertaining to the nominative case; nominative
Where does nominatival come from?
From nominative + -al.
Words that rhyme with nominatival
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Questions about saying nominatival
How do you pronounce nominatival?
Say nom-ih-nuh-TEE-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑmɪnəˈtivəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒmɪnəˈtiːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominatival?
Nominatival has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEE). Broken into parts: nom · ih · nuh · TEE · vul.
Is nominatival 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 /ˌnɒmɪnəˈtiːvəl/ (nom-ih-nuh-TEE-vul).