How to pronounce unaccusatives
Say it like uhn-uh-KYOO-zuh-tivz. Unaccusatives has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- uhn
- uh
- KYOO
- zuh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unaccusatives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unaccusatives
- 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-tivz.
What does unaccusatives mean?
- plural of unaccusative How to pronounce unaccusative
Questions about saying unaccusatives
How do you pronounce unaccusatives?
Say uhn-uh-KYOO-zuh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈkjuzətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈkjuːzətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unaccusatives?
Unaccusatives has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · KYOO · zuh · tivz.
Is unaccusatives 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 /ˌʌnəˈkjuːzətɪvz/ (uhn-uh-KYOO-zuh-tivz).