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How to pronounce "kontemplative" in German

kontemplative is pronounced kɔntɛmplaˈtiːf in German, with primary stress on the “TI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 4 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

kɔntɛmplaˈtiːf

kon·tem·pla·TI·ve

Primary stress: ti

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IPAkɔntɛmplaˈtiːf
Syllableskon · tem · pla · ti · ve
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man kann seinen samstagnachmittag so gestalten oder so große sprünge oder eher kontemplative beschäftigungen die mitglieder des daumens klappen müssen da nicht lange überlegen

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große sprünge oder eher kontemplative beschäftigungen die mitglieder des

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The German word “kontemplative” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kɔntɛmplaˈtiːf. Phonologically, it consists of 5 syllables (kon · tem · pla · ti · ve), with primary lexical stress placed on the 4th syllable (ti). Grammatically, “kontemplative” functions as a adj. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “kontemplative” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Deutsch.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇩🇪 DEDW Deutsch
    Clip #1 · @0:16
    “man kann seinen samstagnachmittag so gestalten oder so große sprünge oder eher kontemplative beschäftigungen die mitglieder des daumens klappen müssen da nicht lange überlegen”
  • 🇩🇪 DEDW Deutsch
    Clip #2 · @5:49
    “oder so große sprünge oder eher kontemplative beschäftigungen die eher”

Definition & Meaning: “kontemplative”

Audio
ADJ
  • contemplative
  • inflection of kontemplativ:
  • strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular

Example Sentences (2)

  • “große sprünge oder eher kontemplative beschäftigungen die mitglieder des”
  • “große sprünge oder eher kontemplative beschäftigungen die”

Pronounce: “kontemplative”

Syllables:
kon · tem · pla · ti · ve
Primary stress:
ti
IPA:
kɔntɛmplaˈtiːf
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How do you pronounce “kontemplative” in German?

“kontemplative” is pronounced ⁄kɔntɛmplaˈtiːf⁄ in German. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “kontemplative” mean?

“kontemplative” means: contemplative