How to pronounce optative
Say it like AHP-tuh-tiv. Optative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHP).
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US American/ˈɑptətɪv/AHP-tuh-tiv
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- AHP
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does optative mean?
adjective
- Expressing a wish or a choice.
- Related or pertaining to the optative mood.
- A mood of verbs found in some languages (e.g. Sanskrit, Old Prussian, Tamil, and Ancient Greek, but not English), used to express a wish.
- A verb or expression in the optative mood.
Questions about saying optative
How do you pronounce optative?
Say AHP-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optative?
Optative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHP). Broken into parts: AHP · tuh · tiv.