how to pronounce diminutive
/dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/
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diminutive is pronounced in four syllables
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video examples of diminutive pronunciation
An example use of diminutive in a speech by a native speaker of british english:
“… in fact of the diminutive scale this is …”
meanings of diminutive
adjective:
- Serving to diminish.
- Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
- Very small.
noun:
- A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
diminutive frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word diminutive occurs in english on average 1.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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