How to pronounce propitiative
Say it like pruh-PISH-uh-tiv. Propitiative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PISH).
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- pruh
- PISH
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propitiative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 propitiative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-PISH-uh-tiv.
What does propitiative mean?
- Serving to, or intended to, propitiate; propitiatory, reconciliatory
Where does propitiative come from?
From propitiate + -ive.
Words that rhyme with propitiative
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Questions about saying propitiative
How do you pronounce propitiative?
Say pruh-PISH-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɪʃətɪv/. In British English it is /prəˈpɪʃətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propitiative?
Propitiative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PISH). Broken into parts: pruh · PISH · uh · tiv.
Is propitiative 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 /prəˈpɪʃətɪv/ (pruh-PISH-uh-tiv).