How to Pronounce Genitives

To pronounce "genitives", say GEN-it-iv-es — 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

GEN-it-iv-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “genitives”

"genitives" has 4 syllables: gen-it-iv-es. It rhymes with representatives, if that helps it stick.

What does genitives mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) An inflection pattern (of any given language) that expresses origin or ownership and possession.
  2. (grammar) A word inflected in the genitive case; a word indicating origin, ownership or possession.

Words that rhyme with genitives

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representatives

Related words

possessivepartitiveprenominalgenitivalgeniculategenotypesattributivesgenetical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "genitives"?▾

"Genitives" has 4 syllables: gen · it · iv · es.

What does "genitives" mean?▾

Genitives: (grammar) An inflection pattern (of any given language) that expresses origin or ownership and possession.

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