How to Pronounce Inclusive

To pronounce "inclusive", say INCL-us-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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9

Letters

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inclusive”

"inclusive" has 4 syllables: incl-us-iv-e. It rhymes with elusive and obtrusive, if that helps it stick.

What does inclusive mean?

adjective

  1. Including (almost) everything within its scope.

    “an inclusive list of data formats”

  2. Including the extremes as well as the area between.

    “numbers 1 to 10 inclusive”

Words that rhyme with inclusive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elusiveobtrusiveexclusiveintrusiveunobtrusiveconclusiveconduciveallusivereclusiveillusiveabusivecollusive

Related words

comprehensiveinclusionaryinclusivityincluscohesivebuilt-inintegrativeunifying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inclusive"?▾

"Inclusive" has 4 syllables: incl · us · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inclusive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inclusive" is /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/.

What does "inclusive" mean?▾

Inclusive: Including (almost) everything within its scope.

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