How to Pronounce Digestive

To pronounce "digestive", say DIG-est-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “digestive”

"digestive" has 4 syllables: dig-est-iv-e. It rhymes with restive and suggestive, if that helps it stick.

What does digestive mean?

noun

  1. A substance that aids digestion.
  2. A digestive biscuit.

    “I bought a packet of chocolate digestives.”

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion.
  2. That causes or promotes digestion.

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Words that rhyme with digestive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restivesuggestivefestivecongestiveesteve

Related words

digesterpepticdigestalimentarydigestionassimilateabsorbindigestion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "digestive"?▾

"Digestive" has 4 syllables: dig · est · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "digestive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "digestive" is /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/.

What does "digestive" mean?▾

Digestive: A substance that aids digestion.

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