To pronounce "aversive", say AV-ers-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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AV-ers-iv-e
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"aversive" has 4 syllables: av-ers-iv-e. It rhymes with subversive and coercive, if that helps it stick.
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"Aversive" has 4 syllables: av · ers · iv · e.
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