How to pronounce redistributive
Say it like ree-dih-STRIB-yoo-tiv. Redistributive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRIB).
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- ree
- dih
- STRIB
- yoo
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redistributive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of redistributive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-dih-STRIB-yoo-tiv.
What does redistributive mean?
- Of or pertaining to redistribution
Questions about saying redistributive
How do you pronounce redistributive?
Say ree-dih-STRIB-yoo-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ridɪˈstrɪbjutɪv/. In British English it is /ridɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redistributive?
Redistributive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRIB). Broken into parts: ree · dih · STRIB · yoo · tiv.
Is redistributive 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 /ridɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪv/ (ree-dih-STRIB-yoo-tiv).