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How to pronounce:
creative
Phonetic Transcription:
kriːˈeɪtɪv
Examples:
This varied show captured the wittingly satirical and creative movement in today's art scene.
That is just the sort of creative thinking by politicians that will redound to the benefit of ordinary working families in urban Ghana.
It empowers dullards and gelds the creative.
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Common mistakes of creative pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cre-a-tive" instead of "cre-a-tive" (ˈkriː.eɪ.tɪv). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable "cre".
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "creative" with a short "e" sound, saying "cre-ative" instead of using the long "e" sound. This leads to the incorrect pronunciation "crɪˈeɪ.tɪv". Tip: Focus on the long "e" in the first syllable, sounding like "kree".
- Missing the final "t": A common mistake is to drop the "t" sound at the end, resulting in "creaive" (ˈkriː.eɪv). Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly, as in "tive".
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some learners may overemphasize the "a" in the second syllable, leading to "cre-a-tive" (ˈkriː.ə.tɪv), which can sound awkward. Tip: Keep the second syllable light and quick, focusing on the "t" sound.
- Mispronouncing the "i": It's common to mispronounce the "i" in the third syllable as a long "i" sound, saying "crea-tive" (ˈkriː.eɪ.tiːv). Tip: Use a short "i" sound, as in "tɪv", to sound more natural.