How to Pronounce Deliberative

To pronounce "deliberative", say DEL-ib-er-at-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DEL-ib-er-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “deliberative”

"deliberative" has 6 syllables: del-ib-er-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does deliberative mean?

noun

  1. A discourse in which a question is discussed, or weighed and examined.
  2. A kind of rhetoric employed in proving a thing and convincing others of its truth, in order to persuade them to adopt it.

adjective

  1. That deliberates, considers carefully.

Words that rhyme with deliberative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativemanipulativeimitativefacultativenativecommemorativeaccumulative

Related words

thoughtfulconsideredconsiderationconsiderdeliberateadvisorydecision-makingdiscussion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deliberative"?▾

"Deliberative" has 6 syllables: del · ib · er · at · iv · e.

What does "deliberative" mean?▾

Deliberative: A discourse in which a question is discussed, or weighed and examined.

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