How to pronounce sativa
Say it like suh-TEE-vuh. Sativa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- suh
- TEE
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sativa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sativa
American and British speakers say sativa in essentially the same way: /səˈtivə/ in the US and /səˈtivæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-TEE-va.
What does sativa mean?
- Cannabis sativa, a widely consumed form of cannabis.
Where does sativa come from?
Ellipsis of translingual Cannabis sativa (“sativa form of marijuana”), from Latin sativa (“cultivated”)
Words that rhyme with sativa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sativa.
Questions about saying sativa
How do you pronounce sativa?
Say suh-TEE-vuh. The American pronunciation is /səˈtivə/. In British English it is /səˈtivæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sativa?
Sativa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: suh · TEE · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say sativa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈtivə/ and the British form is /səˈtivæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.