How to pronounce sublative
Say it like suh-BLAY-tiv. Sublative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY).
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- suh
- BLAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sublative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLAYSay 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 sublative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-BLAY-tiv.
What does sublative mean?
- A case of nouns in Finno-Ugric languages used to express the destination of movement, originally onto the surface of something (e.g. climb onto a tree), and, by extension, in other figurative meanings as well (e.g. to university, or about (a subject)).
- Of or relating to the sublative case.
- Having power, or tending, to take away.
Where does sublative come from?
Borrowed from New Latin sublātīvus, from tollere (“to lift up, to elevate; to abolish”) + -īvus.
Words that rhyme with sublative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sublative.
Questions about saying sublative
How do you pronounce sublative?
Say suh-BLAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /səˈbleɪtɪv/. In British English it is /səˈbleɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sublative?
Sublative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY). Broken into parts: suh · BLAY · tiv.
Is sublative 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 /səˈbleɪtɪv/ (suh-BLAY-tiv).