How to pronounce sportive
Say it like SPOR-tiv. Sportive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR).
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- SPOR
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sportive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAW-tiv.
What does sportive mean?
- Playful, coltish.
- Interested in sport.
- Sporty, good at sport.
- Synonym of cyclosportive.
Where does sportive come from?
From sport + -ive.
Questions about saying sportive
How do you pronounce sportive?
Say SPOR-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈspoʊrtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportive?
Sportive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR). Broken into parts: SPOR · tiv.
Is sportive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɔːtɪv/ (SPAW-tiv).