How to pronounce unergatives
Say it like uh-NUR-guh-tivz. Unergatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUR).
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- uh
- NUR
- guh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unergatives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- guhKeep 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 unergatives
- 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: uh-NUR-guh-tivz.
What does unergatives mean?
- plural of unergative How to pronounce unergative
Questions about saying unergatives
How do you pronounce unergatives?
Say uh-NUR-guh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ʌˈnɝɡətɪvz/. In British English it is /ʌˈnɜːɡətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unergatives?
Unergatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUR). Broken into parts: uh · NUR · guh · tivz.
Is unergatives 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 /ʌˈnɜːɡətɪvz/ (uh-NUR-guh-tivz).