How to pronounce offensives
Say it like uh-FEN-sivz. Offensives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- uh
- FEN
- sivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offensives 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.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of offensives
American and British speakers say offensives in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛnsɪvz/ in the US and /əˈfɛnsɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEN-sivz.
What does offensives mean?
- plural of offensive How to pronounce offensive
Questions about saying offensives
How do you pronounce offensives?
Say uh-FEN-sivz. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛnsɪvz/. In British English it is /əˈfɛnsɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offensives?
Offensives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: uh · FEN · sivz.
Do Americans and Brits say offensives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛnsɪvz/ and the British form is /əˈfɛnsɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.