How to Pronounce Imitative

To pronounce "imitative", say IM-it-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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9

Letters

IM-it-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “imitative”

"imitative" has 5 syllables: im-it-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does imitative mean?

adjective

  1. Imitating; copying; not original.
  2. Modelled after another thing.

Synonyms

epigonous

Antonyms

creativeinventiveoriginal

Words that rhyme with imitative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativemanipulativefacultativenativedeliberativecommemorativeaccumulative

Related words

mimicmimeticsimulatedfictivefictitiousostensiblepseudoostensive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imitative"?▾

"Imitative" has 5 syllables: im · it · at · iv · e.

What does "imitative" mean?▾

Imitative: Imitating; copying; not original.

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