How to Pronounce Cooperative

To pronounce "cooperative", say COOP-er-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

COOP-er-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “cooperative”

"cooperative" has 5 syllables: coop-er-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does cooperative mean?

noun

  1. A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants.

adjective

  1. Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.

    “The patient was rarely cooperative, and tended to refuse treatment.”

  2. Involving cooperation between individuals or parties.

    “a cooperative business enterprise”

Antonyms

adversarialcompetitive

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Words that rhyme with cooperative

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innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativemeditativemanipulativeimitativefacultativenativedeliberativecommemorativeaccumulative

Related words

jointconcertedunitedsynergisticcombinedconjunctaccommodativehelpful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cooperative"?▾

"Cooperative" has 5 syllables: coop · er · at · iv · e.

What does "cooperative" mean?▾

Cooperative: A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants.

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