To pronounce "illustrative", say ILL-ustr-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILL-ustr-at-iv-e
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"illustrative" has 5 syllables: ill-ustr-at-iv-e.
"Illustrative" has 5 syllables: ill · ustr · at · iv · e.
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