How to Pronounce Co-operative

To pronounce "co-operative", say COOP-er-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

12

Letters

COOP-er-at-iv-e

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"co-operative" has 5 syllables: coop-er-at-iv-e.

What does co-operative mean?

noun

  1. A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants.

adjective

  1. Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.

    “The patient was rarely cooperative, and tended to refuse treatment.”

  2. Involving cooperation between individuals or parties.

    “a cooperative business enterprise”

Antonyms

adversarialcompetitive

Related words

co-operateco-operativelyco-operationcooperativecollaborativecollaborativelycollaboratecooperate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "co-operative"?▾

"Co-operative" has 5 syllables: coop · er · at · iv · e.

What does "co-operative" mean?▾

Co-operative: A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants.

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