How to pronounce vindicative
Say it like vin-DIK-uh-tiv. Vindicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- vin
- DIK
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vindicative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 vindicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vin-DIK-uh-tiv.
What does vindicative mean?
- Vindicating, having a tendency to vindicate.
- Vindictive, excessively vengeful.
Where does vindicative come from?
From Middle French vindicatif, from Medieval Latin vindicativus.
Words that rhyme with vindicative
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Questions about saying vindicative
How do you pronounce vindicative?
Say vin-DIK-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /vɪnˈdɪkətɪv/. In British English it is /vɪnˈdɪkətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vindicative?
Vindicative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: vin · DIK · uh · tiv.
Is vindicative 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 /vɪnˈdɪkətɪv/ (vin-DIK-uh-tiv).