How to Pronounce Corrective

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

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10

Letters

CORR-ect-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “corrective”

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

What does corrective mean?

noun

  1. Something that corrects or counteracts something.

    “alkalies are correctives of acids”

  2. Limitation; restriction.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.

    “As the currents were changing rapidly, the captain had to make many corrective course changes.”

  2. Qualifying; limiting.

Words that rhyme with corrective

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

objectiveperspectivecollectiveprospectivereflectiveeffectiveintrospectivedefectiveinvectivesubjectiveineffectiveretrospective

Related words

restorativebetteringdisciplinarydisciplinalnonindulgentrectificationredressivecorrection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corrective"?▾

"Corrective" has 4 syllables: corr · ect · iv · e.

What does "corrective" mean?▾

Corrective: Something that corrects or counteracts something.

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