To pronounce "descriptively", say DESCR-ipt-iv-ely — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DESCR-ipt-iv-ely
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"descriptively" has 4 syllables: descr-ipt-iv-ely. It rhymes with prescriptively and rescriptively, if that helps it stick.
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"Descriptively" has 4 syllables: descr · ipt · iv · ely.
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