How to pronounce repetitive
Say it like rih-PET-ih-tiv. Repetitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce repetitive. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- rih
- PET
- ih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repetitive 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.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repetitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-PET-ih-tiv.
What does repetitive mean?
- repetitive and persistent“the bluejay's insistent cry”
- characterized by repetition“repetitive movement”
Where does repetitive come from?
From Latin repetitus, with the suffix -ive.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying repetitive
How do you pronounce repetitive?
Say rih-PET-ih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repetitive?
Repetitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET). Broken into parts: rih · PET · ih · tiv.
Is repetitive 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 /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/ (rih-PET-ih-tiv).