How to Pronounce Nominative

To pronounce "nominative", say NOM-in-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nominative”

"nominative" has 5 syllables: nom-in-at-iv-e. It rhymes with dominative, if that helps it stick.

What does nominative mean?

noun

  1. The nominative case.
  2. A noun in the nominative case.

adjective

  1. Giving a name; naming; designating.

    “nominative fair use”

  2. (grammar) Being in that case or form of a noun which stands as the subject of a finite verb.

Words that rhyme with nominative

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dominative

Related words

nominalnominatedappointivespecifiedappointedidentifiableanonymizedpersonal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nominative"?▾

"Nominative" has 5 syllables: nom · in · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nominative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nominative" is /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/.

What does "nominative" mean?▾

Nominative: The nominative case.

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