How to Pronounce Congestive

To pronounce "congestive", say CONG-est-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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10

Letters

CONG-est-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “congestive”

"congestive" has 4 syllables: cong-est-iv-e. It rhymes with restive and suggestive, if that helps it stick.

What does congestive mean?

adjective

  1. Characterized by congestion

Words that rhyme with congestive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restivesuggestivefestivedigestiveesteve

Related words

jammedcloggedblockedoccludedobstructedimpactedpluggedstuffed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "congestive"?▾

"Congestive" has 4 syllables: cong · est · iv · e.

What does "congestive" mean?▾

Congestive: Characterized by congestion

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