How to Pronounce Formative

To pronounce "formative", say FORM-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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4

Syllables

9

Letters

FORM-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “formative”

"formative" has 4 syllables: form-at-iv-e. It rhymes with normative and informative, if that helps it stick.

What does formative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A language unit that has morphological function.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.

    “My formative years were spent in an inner city.”

  2. Capable of forming something.

Words that rhyme with formative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

normativeinformativeperformativeuninformativedormitive

Related words

shapinginchoativeimmatureconstructiveyoungformationsummativeinformative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "formative"?▾

"Formative" has 4 syllables: form · at · iv · e.

What does "formative" mean?▾

Formative: (grammar) A language unit that has morphological function.

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