How to pronounce summative
Say it like SUHM-uh-tiv. Summative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep 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 summative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUHM-uh-tiv.
What does summative mean?
- Synonym of additive.
- Synonym of summary (adjective).
- Denoting forms of assessment used to quantify educational outcomes.“summative assessment”
- A summative assessment; a test that assesses what a student learned during a course of study.
- A word or phrase, such as "in short" or "therefore", that signals that the area of the utterance (text or speech) that contains it is summarizing a larger body of information.
- A cumulative measure.
Where does summative come from?
From sum + -ative.
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Questions about saying summative
How do you pronounce summative?
Say SUHM-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summative?
Summative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · uh · tiv.
Is summative 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 /ˈsʌmətɪv/ (SUHM-uh-tiv).