How to pronounce vegetative
Say it like vej-uh-TAY-tiv. Vegetative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- vej
- uh
- TAY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vegetative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 vegetative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vej-uh-TAY-tiv.
What does vegetative mean?
- Of or relating to plants; especially to their growth.
- Of or relating to functions such as growth, nutrition and asexual reproduction rather than sexual reproduction.
- Physically inactive.
Where does vegetative come from?
From Middle French végétatif, from Medieval Latin vegetativus, from past participle stem of vegetare.
Words that rhyme with vegetative
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vegetative.
Questions about saying vegetative
How do you pronounce vegetative?
Say vej-uh-TAY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vegetative?
Vegetative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: vej · uh · TAY · tiv.
Is vegetative 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 /ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪtɪv/ (vej-uh-TAY-tiv).