How to pronounce quantitive
Say it like KWAHN-tuh-tiv. Quantitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN).
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US American/ˈkwɑntətɪv/KWAHN-tuh-tiv
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- KWAHN
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quantitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
What does quantitive mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of quantitative.
Where does quantitive come from?
Diachronically, perhaps by no other route than haplology from quantitative; only by surface analysis (but not historically), quant + -i- + -tive.
Questions about saying quantitive
How do you pronounce quantitive?
Say KWAHN-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑntətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quantitive?
Quantitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN). Broken into parts: KWAHN · tuh · tiv.