How to pronounce sticktoitive
Say it like stik-TOO-ih-tiv. Sticktoitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- stik
- TOO
- ih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sticktoitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sticktoitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: stik-TOO-ih-tiv.
What does sticktoitive mean?
- Tending to persist or stick to an activity or effort; persistent; determined.
Where does sticktoitive come from?
From stick to it + -ive.
Words that rhyme with sticktoitive
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Questions about saying sticktoitive
How do you pronounce sticktoitive?
Say stik-TOO-ih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /stɪkˈtuɪtɪv/. In British English it is /stɪkˈtuːɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sticktoitive?
Sticktoitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: stik · TOO · ih · tiv.
Is sticktoitive 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 /stɪkˈtuːɪtɪv/ (stik-TOO-ih-tiv).