How to Pronounce Inceptive

To pronounce "inceptive", say INC-ept-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

/ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inceptive”

"inceptive" has 4 syllables: inc-ept-iv-e.

What does inceptive mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) An inceptive construction.

adjective

  1. Beginning; of or relating to inception.
  2. (grammar) Aspectually inflected to show that the action is beginning.

Related words

inceptualincipientinitiatoryinitiativeinchoativeprincipiantinchoactiveinitial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inceptive"?▾

"Inceptive" has 4 syllables: inc · ept · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inceptive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inceptive" is /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/.

What does "inceptive" mean?▾

Inceptive: (grammar) An inceptive construction.

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