How to pronounce opinative
Say it like uh-PIN-uh-div. Opinative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN).
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- uh
- PIN
- uh
- div
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opinative 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.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- divKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of opinative
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: OP-ih-nuh-tiv.
What does opinative mean?
- Conjectural; expressing an opinion rather than a fact.
Where does opinative come from?
From opine + -ate + -ive.
Questions about saying opinative
How do you pronounce opinative?
Say uh-PIN-uh-div. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɪnədɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɒpɪnətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opinative?
Opinative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN). Broken into parts: uh · PIN · uh · div.
Is opinative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɒpɪnətɪv/ (OP-ih-nuh-tiv).