How to pronounce predicatively
Say it like PRED-ih-kuh-tiv-lee. Predicatively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈprɛdɪkətɪvli/PRED-ih-kuh-tiv-lee
UK British/ˈprɛdɪkətɪvli/PRED-ih-kuh-tiv-lee
- PRED
- ih
- kuh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predicatively 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of predicatively
- 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-lee.
What does predicatively mean?
adverb
- As a predicate; giving information about the subject of a sentence.“The Dutch adjective ‘af’ can only be used predicatively.”
Where does predicatively come from?
From predicative + -ly.
Questions about saying predicatively
How do you pronounce predicatively?
Say PRED-ih-kuh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdɪkətɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdɪkətɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predicatively?
Predicatively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · ih · kuh · tiv · lee.
Is predicatively 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 /ˈprɛdɪkətɪvli/ (PRED-ih-kuh-tiv-lee).