How to pronounce occlusive
Say it like uh-KLOO-siv. Occlusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- uh
- KLOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occlusive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of occlusive
American and British speakers say occlusive in essentially the same way: /əˈklusɪv/ in the US and /əˈkluːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KLOO-siv.
What does occlusive mean?
- That tends to occlude.
- A speech sound produced by obstructing airflow in the oral vocal tract, but not necessarily into the nasal cavity.
- A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.
Where does occlusive come from?
Borrowed from Latin occlūsīvus.
Words that rhyme with occlusive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of occlusive.
Questions about saying occlusive
How do you pronounce occlusive?
Say uh-KLOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /əˈklusɪv/. In British English it is /əˈkluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occlusive?
Occlusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: uh · KLOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say occlusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈklusɪv/ and the British form is /əˈkluːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.