How do you pronounce "causative"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːzətɪv/ (KAHZ-uht-iv). In British English: /kˈɔːsətˌɪv/ (K-aws-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːzətɪv/ (KAHZ-uht-iv). In Australian English: /kˈɔːsətˌɪv/ (K-aws-uht).

Is "causative" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːzətɪv/ (KAHZ-uht-iv), while in British English it's /kˈɔːsətˌɪv/ (K-aws-uht).

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/ˈkɑːzətɪv/

KAHZ-uht-iv

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːzcaus·ətat·ɪvive

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