How to Pronounce Appositive

To pronounce "appositive", say APP-os-it-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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10

Letters

APP-os-it-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “appositive”

"appositive" has 5 syllables: app-os-it-iv-e.

What does appositive mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) a word or phrase that is in apposition

adjective

  1. Of or being in apposition

Related words

appositionalnonrestrictiveappurtenantadpositionalappellativepostpositionalapodoticapplicational

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How many syllables are in "appositive"?▾

"Appositive" has 5 syllables: app · os · it · iv · e.

What does "appositive" mean?▾

Appositive: (grammar) a word or phrase that is in apposition

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