To pronounce "duplicative", say DUPL-ic-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DUPL-ic-at-iv-e
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"duplicative" has 5 syllables: dupl-ic-at-iv-e. It rhymes with indicative, if that helps it stick.
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"Duplicative" has 5 syllables: dupl · ic · at · iv · e.
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