How to pronounce operatives
Say it like AH-puh-ruh-tivz. Operatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑpərətɪvz/AH-puh-ruh-tivz
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- AH
- puh
- ruh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operatives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does operatives mean?
noun
- plural of operative How to pronounce operative
Questions about saying operatives
How do you pronounce operatives?
Say AH-puh-ruh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpərətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operatives?
Operatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · puh · ruh · tivz.