To pronounce "meditative", say MED-it-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"meditative" has 5 syllables: med-it-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Yoga is a meditative practice.”
“After hearing the news he became meditative.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Meditative" has 5 syllables: med · it · at · iv · e.
Meditative: Of or pertaining to meditation.
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