How to Pronounce “constative” in English
/ˈkɒnstətɪv/
CON·sta·tive
Stress: con
Hear “constative” spoken naturally in real English.
Pronounce So Pronounce you Pronounce have Pronounce not Pronounce just Pronounce two Pronounce kinds Pronounce of Pronounce books Pronounce in Pronounce this Pronounce idea Pronounce but Pronounce three. Pronounce that Pronounce there Pronounce are Pronounce only Pronounce performatives: Pronounce I Pronounce thought Pronounce this Pronounce was Pronounce a Pronounce constative, Pronounce he Pronounce says Pronounce in Pronounce effect, Pronounce I Pronounce thought Pronounce this Pronounce was Pronounce just Pronounce straightforward Pronounce language, Pronounce but Pronounce I Pronounce can Pronounce now Pronounce see Pronounce an Pronounce element Pronounce of
Hear “constative” in Real English
2 real-world video examplesListen to how speakers use “constative” naturally in conversations, interviews, talks, and other real-world videos. Use Previous / Next to hear more examples.
What does “constative” mean?
- Pertaining to an utterance relaying information and likely to be regarded as true or false.
- An utterance relaying information and likely to be regarded as true or false.
Example sentences
- “Statements are constative utterances.”
- “The distinction between constatives and performatives is one of the distinctions that he starts questioning.”
- “that there are only performatives: I thought this was a constative, he says in effect, I thought this was just straightforward language, but I can now see an el”
How to pronounce “constative”
- Syllables:
- con · sta · tive
- Stress:
- con — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈkɒnstətɪv/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /con/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
Related Words
Explore native video pronunciations related to ‘constative’:
Word forms
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “constative”?
“constative” is pronounced /ˈkɒnstətɪv/ (con · sta · tive). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “constative”?
“constative” has 3 syllables: con · sta · tive.
Where is the stress in “constative”?
The primary stress in “constative” is on “CON”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “constative” mean?
Pertaining to an utterance relaying information and likely to be regarded as true or false.
How can I hear “constative” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “constative” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.