How to pronounce recusative
Say it like rih-KYOO-zuh-tiv. Recusative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- rih
- KYOO
- zuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recusative 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep 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 recusative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-KYOO-zuh-tiv.
What does recusative mean?
- Including the word 'not' (or its equivalent).
Where does recusative come from?
From the Late Latin recūsātīvus (“prohibitory”).
Words that rhyme with recusative
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Questions about saying recusative
How do you pronounce recusative?
Say rih-KYOO-zuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkjuzətɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈkjuːzətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recusative?
Recusative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: rih · KYOO · zuh · tiv.
Is recusative 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 /rɪˈkjuːzətɪv/ (rih-KYOO-zuh-tiv).