How to Pronounce Distributive

To pronounce "distributive", say DISTR-ib-ut-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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12

Letters

DISTR-ib-ut-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “distributive”

"distributive" has 5 syllables: distr-ib-ut-iv-e. It rhymes with redistributive, if that helps it stick.

What does distributive mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) distributive case
  2. (grammar) A distributive adjective or pronoun.

adjective

  1. Relating to distribution.
  2. Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.

    “distributive justice”

Words that rhyme with distributive

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redistributive

Related words

apportionableallocatablediffusingallocableseparativepervasivedisseminativediffusive

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How many syllables are in "distributive"?▾

"Distributive" has 5 syllables: distr · ib · ut · iv · e.

What does "distributive" mean?▾

Distributive: (grammar) distributive case

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