How to Pronounce Ablative

To pronounce "ablative", say ABL-at-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ABL-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “ablative”

"ablative" has 4 syllables: abl-at-iv-e. It rhymes with sublative, if that helps it stick.

What does ablative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) The ablative case.
  2. An ablative material.

adjective

  1. (grammar) Applied to one of the cases of the noun in some languages, the fundamental meaning of the case being removal, separation, or taking away, and to a lesser degree, instrument, place, accordance, specifications, price, or measurement.
  2. Pertaining to taking away or removing.

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Words that rhyme with ablative

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sublative

Related words

subtractivephotodecompositioncessativeaccusabsolvitoryabjuratoryabsolvatoryabsolutory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ablative"?▾

"Ablative" has 4 syllables: abl · at · iv · e.

What does "ablative" mean?▾

Ablative: (grammar) The ablative case.

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