How to pronounce seclusive
Say it like suh-KLOO-siv. Seclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- suh
- KLOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seclusive 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.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seclusive
American and British speakers say seclusive in essentially the same way: /səˈklusɪv/ in the US and /səˈkluːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KLOO-siv.
What does seclusive mean?
- Serving or tending to seclude (oneself); affecting seclusion.
Where does seclusive come from?
Pseudo-Latinism, derived from *sēclūsīvus, a combination of sēclūdō (“to seclude”) + -īvus (“-ive”), whence the native Latin sēclūsus.
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Words that rhyme with seclusive
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Questions about saying seclusive
How do you pronounce seclusive?
Say suh-KLOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /səˈklusɪv/. In British English it is /səˈkluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seclusive?
Seclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: suh · KLOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say seclusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈklusɪv/ and the British form is /səˈkluːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.