How to Pronounce Gerundive

To pronounce "gerundive", say GER-und-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gerundive”

"gerundive" has 4 syllables: ger-und-iv-e.

What does gerundive mean?

noun

  1. (in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
  2. (less commonly, in English grammar) a verbal adjective ending in -ing , also called a "present participle".

adjective

  1. Gerundial

Related words

nominalizationnominalnominalsverbidverbnounoptativedependentergative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gerundive"?▾

"Gerundive" has 4 syllables: ger · und · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gerundive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gerundive" is /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/.

What does "gerundive" mean?▾

Gerundive: (in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.

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