How to Pronounce Manipulative

To pronounce "manipulative", say MAN-ip-ul-at-iv-e — 6 syllables, IPA /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

12

Letters

/məˈnɪpjələtɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “manipulative”

"manipulative" has 6 syllables: man-ip-ul-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does manipulative mean?

noun

  1. A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.

adjective

  1. Using manipulation purposefully.
  2. Tending to manipulate.

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Words that rhyme with manipulative

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innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativeimitativefacultativenativedeliberativecommemorativeaccumulative

Related words

artfulhandlingriggedengineereddeviouscontrollingschemingcalculating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manipulative"?▾

"Manipulative" has 6 syllables: man · ip · ul · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "manipulative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manipulative" is /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/.

What does "manipulative" mean?▾

Manipulative: A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.

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