How to pronounce palative
Say it like PAL-uh-tiv. Palative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpælətɪv/PAL-uh-tiv
UK British/ˈpælətɪv/PAL-uh-tiv
- PAL
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of palative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAL-uh-tiv.
What does palative mean?
adjective
- palatal
Where does palative come from?
From palate + -ive.
Questions about saying palative
How do you pronounce palative?
Say PAL-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈpælətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palative?
Palative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · uh · tiv.
Is palative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpælətɪv/ (PAL-uh-tiv).