How to Pronounce Causative

To pronounce "causative", say CAUS-at-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːzətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɔːzətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “causative”

"causative" has 4 syllables: caus-at-iv-e. It rhymes with positive and dispositive, if that helps it stick.

What does causative mean?

noun

  1. An expression of an agent causing or forcing a patient to perform an action (or to be in a certain condition).

adjective

  1. Acting as a cause
  2. Expressing a cause or causation

    “The ablative is a causative case.”

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Words that rhyme with causative

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positivedispositive

Related words

causalinductiveinduciveconducivecontributivecontributorymotiveresponsible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "causative"?▾

"Causative" has 4 syllables: caus · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "causative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "causative" is /ˈkɔːzətɪv/.

What does "causative" mean?▾

Causative: An expression of an agent causing or forcing a patient to perform an action (or to be in a certain condition).

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