To pronounce "calmative", say CALM-at-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
calmative
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"calmative" has 4 syllables: calm-at-iv-e. It rhymes with vomitive, if that helps it stick.
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adjective
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"Calmative" has 4 syllables: calm · at · iv · e.
Calmative: A drug with calming effects.
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