How to pronounce performatives
Say it like per-FOR-muh-tivz. Performatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- per
- FOR
- muh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Performatives 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of performatives
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-FAW-muh-tivz.
What does performatives mean?
- plural of performative How to pronounce performative
Questions about saying performatives
How do you pronounce performatives?
Say per-FOR-muh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɔrmətɪvz/. In British English it is /pəˈfɔːmətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in performatives?
Performatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: per · FOR · muh · tivz.
Is performatives 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 /pəˈfɔːmətɪvz/ (puh-FAW-muh-tivz).