How to Pronounce Definitive

To pronounce "definitive", say DEF-in-it-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “definitive”

"definitive" has 5 syllables: def-in-it-iv-e. It rhymes with infinitive and unimaginative, if that helps it stick.

What does definitive mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something
  2. An ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand

adjective

  1. Explicitly defined
  2. Conclusive or decisive

Synonyms

definitive stamp

Words that rhyme with definitive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

infinitiveunimaginative

Related words

determinateexplicitconclusivestandardauthoritativeunequivocalclassicalexpressed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "definitive"?▾

"Definitive" has 5 syllables: def · in · it · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "definitive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "definitive" is /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/.

What does "definitive" mean?▾

Definitive: (grammar) a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something

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