How to pronounce nuncupative
Say it like NUHNG-kyuu-pay-tiv. Nuncupative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHNG).
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- NUHNG
- kyuu
- pay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuncupative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nuncupative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NUHNG-kyuu-pay-tiv.
What does nuncupative mean?
- Oral; not written.“a nuncupative will, i.e. one made by word of mouth only, and depending on oral testimony for proof”
Where does nuncupative come from?
From Middle English nuncupatif, nuncupatife, from Middle French nuncupatif and its etymon Latin nuncupātīvus (“nominal”).
Questions about saying nuncupative
How do you pronounce nuncupative?
Say NUHNG-kyuu-pay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuncupative?
Nuncupative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHNG). Broken into parts: NUHNG · kyuu · pay · tiv.
Is nuncupative 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 /ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv/ (NUHNG-kyuu-pay-tiv).