How to Pronounce Fixative

To pronounce "fixative", say FIX-at-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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FIX-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “fixative”

"fixative" has 4 syllables: fix-at-iv-e.

What does fixative mean?

noun

  1. A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.
  2. (perfumery) The components of a perfume that prolong or bolster the notes, and may or may not be the base note itself.

adjective

  1. Serving to fix or bind.

Related words

paraformaldehydeglutaraldehydefixerchemopreservationtreatmentformalinfixationcryofixative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fixative"?▾

"Fixative" has 4 syllables: fix · at · iv · e.

What does "fixative" mean?▾

Fixative: A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.

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