How to pronounce rehabilitative
Say it like ree-huh-BIL-uh-tay-tiv. Rehabilitative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- ree
- huh
- BIL
- uh
- tay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehabilitative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayGive 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.
American vs British pronunciation of rehabilitative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-huh-BIL-uh-tay-tiv.
What does rehabilitative mean?
- Tending to rehabilitate.
- For the purpose of rehabilitation.
Where does rehabilitative come from?
From rehabilitate + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rehabilitative
How do you pronounce rehabilitative?
Say ree-huh-BIL-uh-tay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌrihəˈbɪləˌteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌriːhəˈbɪləˌteɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehabilitative?
Rehabilitative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: ree · huh · BIL · uh · tay · tiv.
Is rehabilitative 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 /ˌriːhəˈbɪləˌteɪtɪv/ (ree-huh-BIL-uh-tay-tiv).