How to Pronounce Creative

To pronounce "creative", say CREAT-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “creative”

"creative" has 3 syllables: creat-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does creative mean?

noun

  1. A person directly involved in a creative marketing process.

    “He is a visionary creative.”

  2. Artistic material used in advertising, e.g. photographs, drawings, or video.

    “I've included in my portfolio all the creative I've completed in my five year design career.”

adjective

  1. Tending to create things, or having the ability to create; often, excellently, in a novel fashion, or any or all of these.

    “a creative dramatist who avoids cliche”

  2. (of a created thing) Original, expressive and imaginative.

    “a creative new solution to an old problem”

Synonyms

inventiveoriginal

Antonyms

annihilativeimitative

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Words that rhyme with creative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

innovativeappreciativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativemanipulativeimitativefacultativenativedeliberativecommemorativeaccumulative

Related words

imaginativeinventiveingeniousoriginativenotionalfictivegenerativefanciful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "creative"?▾

"Creative" has 3 syllables: creat · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "creative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "creative" is /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/.

What does "creative" mean?▾

Creative: A person directly involved in a creative marketing process.

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