How to pronounce representatives
Say it like rep-ruh-ZEN-tuh-tivz. Representatives has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEN).
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- rep
- ruh
- ZEN
- tuh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Representatives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of representatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rep-rih-ZEN-tuh-tivz.
What does representatives mean?
- plural of representative How to pronounce representative
Questions about saying representatives
How do you pronounce representatives?
Say rep-ruh-ZEN-tuh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprəˈzɛntətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in representatives?
Representatives has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEN). Broken into parts: rep · ruh · ZEN · tuh · tivz.
Is representatives 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 /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪvz/ (rep-rih-ZEN-tuh-tivz).