How to Pronounce Comparative

To pronounce "comparative", say COMP-ar-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “comparative”

"comparative" has 5 syllables: comp-ar-at-iv-e. It rhymes with imperative and narrative, if that helps it stick.

What does comparative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
  2. (grammar) A word in the comparative form.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to comparison.
  2. Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.

    “comparative anatomy”

Synonyms

comparative degree

Words that rhyme with comparative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imperativenarrative

Related words

relativecomparisoncomparablecomparecomparabilityintercomparisonsimilarcorresponding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comparative"?▾

"Comparative" has 5 syllables: comp · ar · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "comparative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comparative" is /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/.

What does "comparative" mean?▾

Comparative: (grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.

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