How to pronounce stipulative
Say it like STIP-yuh-luh-tiv. Stipulative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIP).
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- STIP
- yuh
- luh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stipulative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep 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 stipulative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STIP-yuh-luh-tiv.
What does stipulative mean?
- Relating to a stipulation.
- Relating to something that is merely asserted in an ad hoc fashion rather than following logically from general principles.
Where does stipulative come from?
From stipulate + -ive.
Questions about saying stipulative
How do you pronounce stipulative?
Say STIP-yuh-luh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪpjələtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈstɪpjələtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stipulative?
Stipulative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIP). Broken into parts: STIP · yuh · luh · tiv.
Is stipulative 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 /ˈstɪpjələtɪv/ (STIP-yuh-luh-tiv).