How to pronounce putatively
Say it like PYOO-tuh-tiv-lee. Putatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpjutətɪvli/PYOO-tuh-tiv-lee
UK British/ˈpjuːtətɪvli/PYOO-tuh-tiv-lee
- PYOO
- tuh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putatively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 putatively
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PYOO-tuh-tiv-lee.
What does putatively mean?
adverb
- In a putative manner; according to belief.
Where does putatively come from?
From putative + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- reportedly
- reputedly
- purportedly
- rumoredly
Questions about saying putatively
How do you pronounce putatively?
Say PYOO-tuh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjutətɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːtətɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putatively?
Putatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · tuh · tiv · lee.
Is putatively 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 /ˈpjuːtətɪvli/ (PYOO-tuh-tiv-lee).