How to pronounce normative
Say it like NOR-muh-tiv. Normative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
- NOR
- muh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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 normative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAW-muh-tiv.
What does normative mean?
- Of or pertaining to a norm or standard.
- Conforming to a norm or norms.“normative behaviour”
- Attempting to establish or prescribe a norm.“normative grammar”
- A regulation imposed to preserve a norm.
Where does normative come from?
From Latin norma + -ative.
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Words that rhyme with normative
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Questions about saying normative
How do you pronounce normative?
Say NOR-muh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrmətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːmətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in normative?
Normative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · muh · tiv.
Is normative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɔːmətɪv/ (NAW-muh-tiv).