How to pronounce translocative
Say it like tranz-LOK-uh-tiv. Translocative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOK).
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- tranz
- LOK
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translocative 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.
- LOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of translocative
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tranz-LOK-uh-tiv.
What does translocative mean?
- Indicating motion away from the deictic center, often the speaker.
- A grammatical structure of this kind.
Where does translocative come from?
From trans- + locative.
Words that rhyme with translocative
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Questions about saying translocative
How do you pronounce translocative?
Say tranz-LOK-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈlɑkəˌtɪv/. In British English it is /trænzˈlɒkəˌtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translocative?
Translocative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOK). Broken into parts: tranz · LOK · uh · tiv.
Is translocative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /trænzˈlɒkəˌtɪv/ (tranz-LOK-uh-tiv).