How to Pronounce Donative

To pronounce "donative", say DON-at-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdəʊnətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdəʊnətɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “donative”

"donative" has 4 syllables: don-at-iv-e. It rhymes with conative, if that helps it stick.

What does donative mean?

noun

  1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity.
  2. (ecclesiastical law) A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders.

adjective

  1. Being or relating to a donation.

Words that rhyme with donative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conative

Related words

donatisticaldedicativededicatoryeleemosynousdonatisticdeaconaldeificcontributional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "donative"?▾

"Donative" has 4 syllables: don · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "donative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "donative" is /ˈdəʊnətɪv/.

What does "donative" mean?▾

Donative: A gift; a largess; a gratuity.

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