How to pronounce unaccusative
Say it like uhn-uh-KYOO-zuh-tiv. Unaccusative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- uhn
- uh
- KYOO
- zuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaccusative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep 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 unaccusative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-uh-KYOO-zuh-tiv.
What does unaccusative mean?
- Intransitive and having an experiencer as its subject, that is, the (syntactic) subject is not a (semantic) agent.
- An unaccusative verb.
Where does unaccusative come from?
From un- + accusative, from the fact that in a nominative-accusative language, the accusative case, which marks the direct object of a transitive verb, typically marks the non-volitional role.
Questions about saying unaccusative
How do you pronounce unaccusative?
Say uhn-uh-KYOO-zuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈkjuzətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈkjuːzətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaccusative?
Unaccusative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · KYOO · zuh · tiv.
Is unaccusative 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 /ˌʌnəˈkjuːzətɪv/ (uhn-uh-KYOO-zuh-tiv).