How to pronounce percussive
Say it like per-KUHS-iv. Percussive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS).
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- per
- KUHS
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percussive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of percussive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-KUHS-iv.
What does percussive mean?
- Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.“He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action.”
- Produced by striking organs together, for example, smacking the lips or gnashing the teeth.
- A percussive phone.
Where does percussive come from?
From percuss + -ive.
Questions about saying percussive
How do you pronounce percussive?
Say per-KUHS-iv. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈkʌsɪv/. In British English it is /pəˈkʌsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percussive?
Percussive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS). Broken into parts: per · KUHS · iv.
Is percussive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈkʌsɪv/ (puh-KUHS-iv).