How to pronounce recuperative
Say it like rih-KOO-puh-ruh-tiv. Recuperative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- rih
- KOO
- puh
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recuperative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 recuperative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-KOO-puh-ruh-tiv.
What does recuperative mean?
- In the way of recuperation.“Obtaining recuperative rest is aided by quiet, not by having ambulance sirens go by every five minutes.”
- Any remedy that aids recuperation.
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Questions about saying recuperative
How do you pronounce recuperative?
Say rih-KOO-puh-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkupərətɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recuperative?
Recuperative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: rih · KOO · puh · ruh · tiv.
Is recuperative 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 /rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/ (rih-KOO-puh-ruh-tiv).