How to pronounce volitive
Say it like VOL-uh-tiv. Volitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL).
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US American/ˈvɑlətɪv/VOL-uh-tiv
UK British/ˈvɒlətɪv/VOL-uh-tiv
- VOL
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volitive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 volitive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VOL-uh-tiv.
What does volitive mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining the will or volition.
- In the volitive; expressing a wish.
- A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
- A specific volitive form of a verb.
Questions about saying volitive
How do you pronounce volitive?
Say VOL-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑlətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈvɒlətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volitive?
Volitive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL). Broken into parts: VOL · uh · tiv.
Is volitive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈvɒlətɪv/ (VOL-uh-tiv).