How to pronounce suppressive
Say it like suh-PRES-iv. Suppressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- suh
- PRES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppressive 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.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suppressive
American and British speakers say suppressive in essentially the same way: /səˈprɛsɪv/ in the US and /səˈprɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PRES-iv.
What does suppressive mean?
- That serves to suppress.
- Any drug that acts to suppress a condition.
Where does suppressive come from?
From suppress + -ive.
Words that rhyme with suppressive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suppressive.
Questions about saying suppressive
How do you pronounce suppressive?
Say suh-PRES-iv. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɛsɪv/. In British English it is /səˈprɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppressive?
Suppressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: suh · PRES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say suppressive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈprɛsɪv/ and the British form is /səˈprɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.