How to pronounce resultative
Say it like rih-ZUHL-tuh-tiv. Resultative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHL).
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- rih
- ZUHL
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resultative 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.
- ZUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resultative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-ZUHL-tuh-tiv.
What does resultative mean?
- Indicating the state of a noun resulting from the completion of the action expressed by a verb, as with "blue" in "Mary painted the fence blue".
- A grammatical construction that indicates the state of a noun resulting from the completion of the action expressed by a verb.
Words that rhyme with resultative
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Questions about saying resultative
How do you pronounce resultative?
Say rih-ZUHL-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzʌltətɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈzʌltətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resultative?
Resultative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHL). Broken into parts: rih · ZUHL · tuh · tiv.
Is resultative 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 /rɪˈzʌltətɪv/ (rih-ZUHL-tuh-tiv).