How to Pronounce Instinctive

To pronounce "instinctive", say INST-inct-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “instinctive”

"instinctive" has 4 syllables: inst-inct-iv-e. It rhymes with distinctive, if that helps it stick.

What does instinctive mean?

adjective

  1. Related to or prompted by instinct.
  2. Driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking.

Words that rhyme with instinctive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

distinctive

Related words

instinctualnaturalspontaneousself-generatedintuitiveknee-jerkinnateinborn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "instinctive"?▾

"Instinctive" has 4 syllables: inst · inct · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "instinctive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "instinctive" is /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/.

What does "instinctive" mean?▾

Instinctive: Related to or prompted by instinct.

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