How to pronounce predicative
Say it like PRED-ih-kuh-tiv. Predicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈprɛdɪkətɪv/PRED-ih-kuh-tiv
UK British/ˈprɛdɪkətɪv/PRED-ih-kuh-tiv
- PRED
- ih
- kuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 predicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRED-ih-kuh-tiv.
What does predicative mean?
adjective
- Modifying a noun from within a predicate.“in predicative position”
- An element of the predicate of a sentence which complements the subject or object by means of the verb. Predicatives may be nominal or adjectival.
- In some languages, a special part of speech used as a predicate and denoting a state of being.
Where does predicative come from?
From predicate + -ive.
Questions about saying predicative
How do you pronounce predicative?
Say PRED-ih-kuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdɪkətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdɪkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicative?
Predicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · ih · kuh · tiv.
Is predicative 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 /ˈprɛdɪkətɪv/ (PRED-ih-kuh-tiv).