How to Pronounce Contemplative

To pronounce "contemplative", say CONT-empl-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contemplative”

"contemplative" has 5 syllables: cont-empl-at-iv-e.

What does contemplative mean?

noun

  1. Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious contemplation.

adjective

  1. Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative.
  2. Pertaining to a religious contemplative, or a contemplative religious orders, especially the Roman Catholic varieties.

Related words

meditativemusingruminativepensiveponderingthoughtfulreflectivebrooding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contemplative"?▾

"Contemplative" has 5 syllables: cont · empl · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "contemplative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contemplative" is /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/.

What does "contemplative" mean?▾

Contemplative: Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious contemplation.

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