How to Pronounce Additive

To pronounce "additive", say ADD-it-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “additive”

"additive" has 4 syllables: add-it-iv-e. It rhymes with traditive, if that helps it stick.

What does additive mean?

noun

  1. A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

    “Oil may be used as an additive in gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine.”

  2. (grammar) A word or phrase that adds something, such as also, even, or nor.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to addition; that can be, or has been, added.
  2. (of a function, etc.) That is distributive over addition.

    “Matrix multiplication is additive, in that M\vec v+M\vec w=M(\vec v+\vec w).”

Words that rhyme with additive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

traditive

Related words

linearsummativesummationalbilinearaddibleaddablecumulativeaccumulative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "additive"?▾

"Additive" has 4 syllables: add · it · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "additive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "additive" is /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/.

What does "additive" mean?▾

Additive: A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

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