How to pronounce vindictive
Say it like vin-DIK-tiv. Vindictive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- vin
- DIK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vindictive 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vindictive
American and British speakers say vindictive in essentially the same way: /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ in the US and /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: vin-DIK-tiv.
What does vindictive mean?
- Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.
Where does vindictive come from?
From Latin vindicta (“vengeance”) + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- vengeful
- nasty
Words that rhyme with vindictive
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Questions about saying vindictive
How do you pronounce vindictive?
Say vin-DIK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/. In British English it is /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vindictive?
Vindictive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: vin · DIK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say vindictive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ and the British form is /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.