How to Pronounce Cumulative

To pronounce "cumulative", say CUM-ul-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cumulative”

"cumulative" has 5 syllables: cum-ul-at-iv-e. It rhymes with noncumulative, if that helps it stick.

What does cumulative mean?

adjective

  1. Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating
  2. That is formed by an accumulation of successive additions

Words that rhyme with cumulative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

noncumulative

Related words

accumulativeadditivecompoundingcumulationaccrualaccruedaccumulationbuild-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cumulative"?▾

"Cumulative" has 5 syllables: cum · ul · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cumulative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cumulative" is /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/.

What does "cumulative" mean?▾

Cumulative: Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating

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