How to pronounce ratiocinative
Say it like rash-ih-AH-suh-nay-tiv. Ratiocinative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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US American/ˌræʃɪˈɑsəˌneɪtɪv/rash-ih-AH-suh-nay-tiv
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- rash
- ih
- AH
- suh
- nay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratiocinative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does ratiocinative mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to or characterized by ratiocination, discursive thinking, or inferential knowledge.
Where does ratiocinative come from?
From ratiocinate + -ive.
Questions about saying ratiocinative
How do you pronounce ratiocinative?
Say rash-ih-AH-suh-nay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌræʃɪˈɑsəˌneɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratiocinative?
Ratiocinative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: rash · ih · AH · suh · nay · tiv.