How to Pronounce Commemorative

To pronounce "commemorative", say COMM-em-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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6

Syllables

13

Letters

COMM-em-or-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “commemorative”

"commemorative" has 6 syllables: comm-em-or-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does commemorative mean?

noun

  1. An object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.
  2. A postage stamp issued to commemorate, usually a person or event; also commonly applied to thematic (topical) stamp issues.

adjective

  1. Serving to commemorate something.

    “a commemorative plaque”

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Words that rhyme with commemorative

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innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativemanipulativeimitativefacultativenativedeliberativeaccumulative

Related words

commemoratingcommemoratecommemorationsouvenirmementomemorialremembrancememorable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commemorative"?▾

"Commemorative" has 6 syllables: comm · em · or · at · iv · e.

What does "commemorative" mean?▾

Commemorative: An object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.

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