How to pronounce stative
Say it like STAY-tiv. Stative has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 stative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STAY-tiv.
What does stative mean?
- Of a verb: asserting, generally intransitively, that a subject has a particular property, quality or status.
- A construct asserting that a subject has a particular property.
Where does stative come from?
From Latin stativus.
Words that rhyme with stative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stative.
Questions about saying stative
How do you pronounce stative?
Say STAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stative?
Stative has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · tiv.
Is stative 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 /ˈsteɪtɪv/ (STAY-tiv).