How to Pronounce Connective

To pronounce "connective", say CONN-ect-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /kəˈnɛktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəˈnɛktɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “connective”

"connective" has 4 syllables: conn-ect-iv-e. It rhymes with objective and perspective, if that helps it stick.

What does connective mean?

noun

  1. That which connects.
  2. A function that operates on truth values to give another truth value.

adjective

  1. Serving or tending to connect; connecting.

Synonyms

connexive

Words that rhyme with connective

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

objectiveperspectivecollectiveprospectivereflectiveeffectiveintrospectivedefectiveinvectivesubjectiveineffectiveretrospective

Related words

connexionconnectionconjunctionconnectorconnecterconjunctivevincularsyndetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "connective"?▾

"Connective" has 4 syllables: conn · ect · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "connective"?▾

The IPA transcription of "connective" is /kəˈnɛktɪv/.

What does "connective" mean?▾

Connective: That which connects.

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