How to pronounce terminative
Say it like TUR-mih-nuh-tiv. Terminative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɝmɪnətɪv/TUR-mih-nuh-tiv
UK British/ˈtɜːmɪnətɪv/TUR-mih-nuh-tiv
- TUR
- mih
- nuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep 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 terminative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TUR-mih-nuh-tiv.
What does terminative mean?
adjective
- of, or relating to the termination of something
- of, or relating to the terminative case
- the terminative case
- a word in the terminative case
Where does terminative come from?
From terminate + -ive.
Questions about saying terminative
How do you pronounce terminative?
Say TUR-mih-nuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝmɪnətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmɪnətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminative?
Terminative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · mih · nuh · tiv.
Is terminative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːmɪnətɪv/ (TUR-mih-nuh-tiv).