Pronunciation: [spjˈuːtətˌɪv] (IPA) 
The word "sputative" is spelled as /ˈspjuːtətɪv/. This means that the first syllable of the word is pronounced as "spew", followed by "tative" with the "a" pronounced as in "cat". The "u" in the first syllable is pronounced like a "y", as in "you". "Sputative" is an adjective used to describe something that is based on conjecture or speculation rather than on fact or evidence. It can also mean "alleged" or "supposed".
The word "sputative" appears to be a neologism, which means it is a relatively new word coined to fit a specific purpose or meaning. There is no established etymology for "sputative" as it does not have a long historical usage.
However, it is possible to analyze the word "sputative" by breaking it down into its components. The word consists of the prefix "s-" and the root word "putative".
- The prefix "s-" is often used to denote a negative or pejorative sense, as seen in words like "skeptical" or "sardonic". In this case, "s-" might emphasize a negative or contrary meaning to the root word.
- The root word "putative" comes from the Latin term "putativus", which means "reputed" or "supposed".
