How to Pronounce Collaborative

To pronounce "collaborative", say COLL-ab-or-at-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COLL-ab-or-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “collaborative”

"collaborative" has 6 syllables: coll-ab-or-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does collaborative mean?

noun

An organized group of people or entities who collaborate towards a particular goal

adjective

Of, relating to, or done by collaboration.
“No need to thank me - it was a collaborative effort.”

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Words that rhyme with collaborative

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innovative appreciative creative authoritative cooperative meditative manipulative imitative facultative native deliberative commemorative

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How many syllables are in "collaborative"?▾

"Collaborative" has 6 syllables: coll · ab · or · at · iv · e.

What does "collaborative" mean?▾

Collaborative: An organized group of people or entities who collaborate towards a particular goal

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