How to pronounce significative
Say it like sig-NIF-ih-kay-tiv. Significative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- sig
- NIF
- ih
- kay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Significative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sigKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of significative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sig-NIF-ih-kuh-tiv.
What does significative mean?
- That tends to signify or indicate; indicative
- That has meaning or significance; significant
Where does significative come from?
Latin sīgnificātīvus: compare French significatif.
Questions about saying significative
How do you pronounce significative?
Say sig-NIF-ih-kay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪˌkeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in significative?
Significative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: sig · NIF · ih · kay · tiv.
Is significative 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 /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkətɪv/ (sig-NIF-ih-kuh-tiv).