English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Additive Pronunciation
Additive is pronounced A-duh-tiv, IPA /ˈædətɪv/.
A-duh-tiv
US /ˈædətɪv/ · UK /ˈædɪˌtɪv/
Syllables: A · duh · tiv (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and adjective: A substance added to something in small amounts, or describing an effect that adds up.
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Additive in a Sentence
- The label lists one additive and no preservatives.
- Fuel additives are meant to keep the injectors clean.
- The two risks are additive rather than independent.
Common Mispronunciations of Additive
Not uh-DI-tiv
Adding the ive suffix pulls the beat to the front, giving A-duh-tiv. Only addition and additional keep it in the middle.
Not A-duh-tyv
Clip the last vowel to a short i. The ive ending is said tiv, as in native and motive.
Tip: Three syllables with the lift at the front: A-duh-tiv. Addition, by contrast, puts it in the middle.
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