How to pronounce redemptive
Say it like rih-DEMP-tiv. Redemptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEMP).
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- rih
- DEMP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redemptive 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.
- DEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of redemptive
American and British speakers say redemptive in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdɛmptɪv/ in the US and /rɪˈdɛmptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DEMP-tiv.
What does redemptive mean?
- Causing, or relating to, redemption or saving; redeeming.
Words that rhyme with redemptive
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Questions about saying redemptive
How do you pronounce redemptive?
Say rih-DEMP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdɛmptɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈdɛmptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redemptive?
Redemptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEMP). Broken into parts: rih · DEMP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say redemptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdɛmptɪv/ and the British form is /rɪˈdɛmptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.