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Emphasize 'spec' with a clear 'e' sound like 'pet'.
Finish with 'tive', using 't' as in 'cat' and 'iv' as in 'give'.
pro-spec-tive
re-spect-ive
re-spec-tiv
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
The stress is on 'spec' because it is the most important part of the word.
Yes, 're' in 'respective' is pronounced the same as in 'respect'.
Yes, the 't' is clearly pronounced in both American and British English.
Belonging to each of the people or things previously mentioned.
/rɪˈspɛkt/
Admiration for someone.
/rɪˈspɛktfʊl/
Feeling or showing respect.
/rɪˈspɛktfəli/
In a respectful manner.
Respect has two syllables; respective has three.
Respect ends with 'ct'; respective has a 'tive' ending.
Respect has no 'ive' sound; respective includes it.
Always stress 'spec' to ensure clear understanding.
Practice with 'respect' to get the 're' and 'spec' parts right.
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