How to pronounce tentatives
Say it like TEN-tuh-tivs. Tentatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- tuh
- tivs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tentatives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tentatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TEN-tuh-tivs.
What does tentatives mean?
- plural of tentative How to pronounce tentative
Questions about saying tentatives
How do you pronounce tentatives?
Say TEN-tuh-tivs. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛntətɪvs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛntətɪvs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tentatives?
Tentatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · tuh · tivs.
Is tentatives 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 /ˈtɛntətɪvs/ (TEN-tuh-tivs).