leitmotive

Questions

What does leitmotive mean?

plural of leitmotiv

Where does leitmotive come from?

It is traced to German.

How to pronounce leitmotive

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “leitmotive”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “leitmotive”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “leitmotive” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.