The spelling of the word "dis putative" follows the phonetic transcription /dɪs ˈpjuːtətɪv/. The first syllable "dis" is pronounced with a short i sound, while the second syllable "pu" has a long u sound. The stress is on the second syllable. The suffix "-ative" is added to the end of the word to indicate something that is related to or characterized by a dispute or controversy. Overall, "dis putative" refers to something that is subject to debate or disagreement.
The term "disputative" comes from the Latin word "disputativus", which is the present participle of the verb "disputare". The Latin word itself is a combination of "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "away") and "putare" (meaning "to reckon", "to consider", or "to think"). Therefore, "disputative" carries the idea of disagreement, contention or argumentation.