How to Pronounce Imaginative

To pronounce "imaginative", say IM-ag-in-at-iv-e — 6 syllables, IPA /-ənətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

11

Letters

/-ənətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “imaginative”

"imaginative" has 6 syllables: im-ag-in-at-iv-e.

What does imaginative mean?

adjective

  1. Having a lively or creative imagination.
  2. Tending to be fanciful or inventive.

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Related words

creativeingeniousinventiveoriginativeimaginaryinnovatoryinnovativegroundbreaking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imaginative"?▾

"Imaginative" has 6 syllables: im · ag · in · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "imaginative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imaginative" is /-ənətɪv/.

What does "imaginative" mean?▾

Imaginative: Having a lively or creative imagination.

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