How to pronounce translative
Say it like tranz-LAY-tiv. Translative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- tranz
- LAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of translative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tranz-LAY-tiv.
What does translative mean?
- Of, or relating to the movement of a person or thing from one place to another.
- Of, or relating to the translation of language.
- Of, or relating to the translative case.
- The translative case.
- A word in the translative case.
Where does translative come from?
From Latin translativus (“that is to be transferred”).
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Words that rhyme with translative
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Questions about saying translative
How do you pronounce translative?
Say tranz-LAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈleɪtɪv/. In British English it is /trænzˈleɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translative?
Translative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: tranz · LAY · tiv.
Is translative 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 /trænzˈleɪtɪv/ (tranz-LAY-tiv).