How to Pronounce Derivative

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

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “derivative”

"derivative" has 5 syllables: der-iv-at-iv-e.

What does derivative mean?

noun

  1. Something derived.
  2. A word that derives from another one.

adjective

  1. Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

    “a derivative conveyance; a derivative word”

  2. Imitative of the work of someone else.

Synonyms

contingent claimderived functionderivatederivedwordoffshootspinoff

Antonyms

coincidental

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Related words

differentialinflectedderivedby-productresultingprocessed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "derivative"?▾

"Derivative" has 5 syllables: der · iv · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "derivative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "derivative" is /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/.

What does "derivative" mean?▾

Derivative: Something derived.

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