How to Pronounce Assistive

To pronounce "assistive", say ASS-ist-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈsɪstɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈsɪstɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assistive”

"assistive" has 4 syllables: ass-ist-iv-e. It rhymes with desistive, if that helps it stick.

What does assistive mean?

adjective

  1. Providing or designed to provide assistance, especially to persons with a disability

Words that rhyme with assistive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desistive

Related words

helpfulancillaryoperationalsupplementaryaccessibilityoperableauxiliaryfunctioning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assistive"?▾

"Assistive" has 4 syllables: ass · ist · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "assistive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assistive" is /əˈsɪstɪv/.

What does "assistive" mean?▾

Assistive: Providing or designed to provide assistance, especially to persons with a disability

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