To pronounce "attentive", say ATT-ent-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈtɛntɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈtɛntɪv/
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"attentive" has 4 syllables: att-ent-iv-e. It rhymes with inventive and inattentive, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.”
“a husband attentive to his wife's needs”
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"Attentive" has 4 syllables: att · ent · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "attentive" is /əˈtɛntɪv/.
Attentive: Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
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