How to Pronounce Associative

To pronounce "associative", say ASS-oc-iat-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “associative”

"associative" has 5 syllables: ass-oc-iat-iv-e.

What does associative mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.
  2. (of a binary operator *) Such that, for any operands a, b and c, (a * b) * c = a * (b * c); (of a ring, etc.) whose multiplication operation is associative.

Antonyms

antiassociative

Related words

associableassociatoryassociationalassociationjointpartnershipmembershipcommunity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "associative"?▾

"Associative" has 5 syllables: ass · oc · iat · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "associative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "associative" is /əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/.

What does "associative" mean?▾

Associative: Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.

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