How to pronounce separative
Say it like SEP-uh-ruh-tiv. Separative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛpərətɪv/SEP-uh-ruh-tiv
UK British/ˈsɛpərətɪv/SEP-uh-ruh-tiv
- SEP
- uh
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 separative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEP-uh-ruh-tiv.
What does separative mean?
adjective
- Serving to separate.
- Tending to keep oneself separate from others.
- Something that serves to separate.
Where does separative come from?
Latin separativus.
Questions about saying separative
How do you pronounce separative?
Say SEP-uh-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpərətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpərətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separative?
Separative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · ruh · tiv.
Is separative 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 /ˈsɛpərətɪv/ (SEP-uh-ruh-tiv).