How to Pronounce Guessive

To pronounce "guessive", say GUESS-iv-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

GUESS-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “guessive”

"guessive" has 3 syllables: guess-iv-e. It rhymes with impressive and aggressive, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with guessive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impressiveaggressiveexcessiveoppressiveobsessiveexpressiveregressivepossessivecrescivepressivesuccessivedepressive

Related words

potestativeimaginateotherguessinquisitousrepertitioussuppos'dimaginoustheorical

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How many syllables are in "guessive"?▾

"Guessive" has 3 syllables: guess · iv · e.

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