To pronounce "argumentative", say ARG-um-ent-at-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ARG-um-ent-at-iv-e
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"argumentative" has 6 syllables: arg-um-ent-at-iv-e. It rhymes with tentative and representative, if that helps it stick.
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"Argumentative" has 6 syllables: arg · um · ent · at · iv · e.
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