How to pronounce suggestive
Say it like suh-JES-tiv. Suggestive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- suh
- JES
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suggestive 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.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suggestive
American and British speakers say suggestive in essentially the same way: /səˈdʒɛstɪv/ in the US and /səˈdʒɛstɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-JES-tiv.
What does suggestive mean?
- Tending to suggest or imply.“The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean.”
- Suggesting romance, sex, etc.; risqué.“She crossed her legs and shot him a suggestive smile.”
- Relating to hypnotic suggestion.
Where does suggestive come from?
From suggest + -ive.
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Words that rhyme with suggestive
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Questions about saying suggestive
How do you pronounce suggestive?
Say suh-JES-tiv. The American pronunciation is /səˈdʒɛstɪv/. In British English it is /səˈdʒɛstɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suggestive?
Suggestive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: suh · JES · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say suggestive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdʒɛstɪv/ and the British form is /səˈdʒɛstɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.