How to Pronounce Indicative

To pronounce "indicative", say IND-ic-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indicative”

"indicative" has 5 syllables: ind-ic-at-iv-e. It rhymes with duplicative, if that helps it stick.

What does indicative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) The indicative mood.
  2. (grammar) A term in the indicative mood.

adjective

  1. Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something

    “He had pains indicative of a heart attack.”

  2. (grammar) of, or relating to the indicative mood

Words that rhyme with indicative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

duplicative

Related words

declarativesignificativemeaningfulsuggestiveindicationindicator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indicative"?▾

"Indicative" has 5 syllables: ind · ic · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "indicative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indicative" is /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/.

What does "indicative" mean?▾

Indicative: (grammar) The indicative mood.

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