How to Pronounce Inventive

To pronounce "inventive", say INV-ent-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “inventive”

"inventive" has 4 syllables: inv-ent-iv-e. It rhymes with attentive and inattentive, if that helps it stick.

What does inventive mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to invention; pertaining to the act of devising new mechanisms or processes.

    “an inventive pursuit”

  2. Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.

    “an inventive fellow”

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Words that rhyme with inventive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attentiveinattentiveincentivepreventivedisincentive

Related words

creativeimaginativeoriginativeingeniousinnovativeinnovationgroundbreakinginvention

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inventive"?▾

"Inventive" has 4 syllables: inv · ent · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inventive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inventive" is /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/.

What does "inventive" mean?▾

Inventive: Of, or relating to invention; pertaining to the act of devising new mechanisms or processes.

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