How to pronounce positives
Say it like POZ-uh-tivz. Positives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ).
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- POZ
- uh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 positives
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POZ-uh-tivz.
What does positives mean?
- plural of positive How to pronounce positive
Questions about saying positives
How do you pronounce positives?
Say POZ-uh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑzətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒzətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positives?
Positives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ). Broken into parts: POZ · uh · tivz.
Is positives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒzətɪvz/ (POZ-uh-tivz).