How to Pronounce Ambivalent

To pronounce "ambivalent", say AMB-iv-al-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ambivalent”

"ambivalent" has 4 syllables: amb-iv-al-ent. It rhymes with equivalent, if that helps it stick.

What does ambivalent mean?

adjective

  1. Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.
  2. Alternately having one opinion or feeling, and then the opposite.

    “He has an ambivalent relationship towards his parents.”

Synonyms

fluctuatingvacillatingwaveringconflicteduncertainundecidedunresolved

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Words that rhyme with ambivalent

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equivalent

Related words

equivocalambiguousuncertainunsureincertainconflictingparadoxicalcontradictory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ambivalent"?▾

"Ambivalent" has 4 syllables: amb · iv · al · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "ambivalent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ambivalent" is /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/.

What does "ambivalent" mean?▾

Ambivalent: Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.

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