How to pronounce prepositive
Say it like pree-POZ-ih-tiv. Prepositive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- pree
- POZ
- ih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepositive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prepositive
- 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: pree-POZ-ih-tiv.
What does prepositive mean?
- Put before; prefixed.“a prepositive adjective”
- A prepositive word.
Where does prepositive come from?
From Latin praepositivus, past participle of praepono (“to place before, to place ahead of”).
Questions about saying prepositive
How do you pronounce prepositive?
Say pree-POZ-ih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /priˈpɑzɪtɪv/. In British English it is /priːˈpɒzɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepositive?
Prepositive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: pree · POZ · ih · tiv.
Is prepositive 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 /priːˈpɒzɪtɪv/ (pree-POZ-ih-tiv).