How to pronounce vituperative
Say it like vuh-TOO-per-uh-tiv. Vituperative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- vuh
- TOO
- per
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vituperative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 vituperative
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- 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: vih-CHOO-pruh-tiv.
What does vituperative mean?
- Marked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.“Floris gave the play a vituperative review laced with frequent personal insults.”
Where does vituperative come from?
Formed from vituperātus, perfect passive participle of Latin vituperō (“to blame, to censure”) + -ive; by surface analysis, vituperate + -ive.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- abusive
- scathing
Questions about saying vituperative
How do you pronounce vituperative?
Say vuh-TOO-per-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /vəˈtupɚətɪv/. In British English it is /vɪˈtʃuːprətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vituperative?
Vituperative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: vuh · TOO · per · uh · tiv.
Is vituperative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /vɪˈtʃuːprətɪv/ (vih-CHOO-pruh-tiv).