How to Pronounce Descriptive

To pronounce "descriptive", say DESCR-ipt-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “descriptive”

"descriptive" has 4 syllables: descr-ipt-iv-e.

What does descriptive mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or providing a description.
  2. (grammar) Of an adjective, stating an attribute of the associated noun (as heavy in the heavy dictionary).

Antonyms

non-descriptivenormativeprescriptive

Related words

synchronicindicativedescribeexplanatoryillustrativeabstractinformativeoverview

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "descriptive"?▾

"Descriptive" has 4 syllables: descr · ipt · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "descriptive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "descriptive" is /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/.

What does "descriptive" mean?▾

Descriptive: (grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)

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