How to Pronounce Lucrative

To pronounce "lucrative", say LUCR-at-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

LUCR-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “lucrative”

"lucrative" has 4 syllables: lucr-at-iv-e.

What does lucrative mean?

adjective

  1. Producing a surplus; profitable.
  2. Of a target: worth attacking; whose destruction is militarily useful.

Antonyms

nonlucrative

Related words

profitableremunerativemoneymakingmoney-makingrewardingfor-profitefficientnot-for-profit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lucrative"?▾

"Lucrative" has 4 syllables: lucr · at · iv · e.

What does "lucrative" mean?▾

Lucrative: Producing a surplus; profitable.

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