To pronounce "imperative", say IMP-er-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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IMP-er-at-iv-e
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"imperative" has 5 syllables: imp-er-at-iv-e. It rhymes with narrative and comparative, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Imperative" has 5 syllables: imp · er · at · iv · e.
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