How to Pronounce Multiplicative

To pronounce "multiplicative", say MULT-ipl-ic-at-iv-e — 6 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “multiplicative”

"multiplicative" has 6 syllables: mult-ipl-ic-at-iv-e.

What does multiplicative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A grammatical adverbial case in Finnish.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to multiplication.
  2. (of a function, etc.) Distributive over multiplication.

Related words

increasingmultiplyingmultiplierinversespropagatingmultiplicationalmitoticmathematical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "multiplicative"?▾

"Multiplicative" has 6 syllables: mult · ipl · ic · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "multiplicative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "multiplicative" is /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/.

What does "multiplicative" mean?▾

Multiplicative: (grammar) A grammatical adverbial case in Finnish.

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