To pronounce "formatively", say FORM-at-iv-ely — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FORM-at-iv-ely
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"formatively" has 4 syllables: form-at-iv-ely. It rhymes with normatively, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Formatively" has 4 syllables: form · at · iv · ely.
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