How to Pronounce Appellative

To pronounce "appellative", say APP-ell-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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11

Letters

APP-ell-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “appellative”

"appellative" has 5 syllables: app-ell-at-iv-e.

What does appellative mean?

noun

  1. A common noun
  2. An epithet

adjective

  1. (grammar) of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun
  2. Of or pertaining to ascribing names

Related words

namingdenotativeappellationdenotivedesignationdenominationappellationalapplicational

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How many syllables are in "appellative"?▾

"Appellative" has 5 syllables: app · ell · at · iv · e.

What does "appellative" mean?▾

Appellative: A common noun

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